FDEM Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FDEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.516 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FDEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 792 | $26,675 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,958 | $133,377 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,916 | $266,755 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.50%. $10,000 in FDEM would currently pay about $450 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FDEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.379 | -6.2% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.404 | +157.3% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.157 | -30.2% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.225 | -18.8% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.277 | -19.2% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.343 | +125.7% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.152 | -50.6% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.308 | +27.8% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.241 | -32.1% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.355 | +198.3% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.119 | +643.7% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.016 | -86.6% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.119 | -71.7% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +7.7% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +242.1% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.114 | -8.1% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.124 | -50.0% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.248 | -33.7% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.374 | +266.7% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.102 | +1357.1% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.007 | -95.6% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.158 | -9.7% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.175 | -34.7% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.268 | +204.5% |
Payout risk check
FDEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).
Its share price moved +12.0% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities included in the index and in depositary receipts representing securities included in the index. The index is designed to reflect the performance of stocks of large- and mid-capitalization emerging markets companies that have attractive valuations, high quality profiles, positive momentum signals, lower volatility than the broader emerging markets equity market, and lower correlation to the U.S. equity market.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Mar 15, 2019. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FDEM distribution FAQ
When is FDEM's next ex-distribution date?
FDEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.379 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FDEM pay distributions?
FDEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.379 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FDEM's distribution yield?
FDEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.46%, based on $1.165 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.516 per share, is 4.50%.
How much does FDEM pay per share?
FDEM pays about $0.379 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.516 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $151.60 a year.
Has FDEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.0% a year (+7.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FDEM's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of FDEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.50%, you would need about 792 shares of FDEM (roughly $26,675 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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