FDM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.379 | $37.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FDM'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 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FDM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 792 | $74,169 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,958 | $370,844 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,916 | $741,689 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.62%. $10,000 in FDM would currently pay about $162 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FDM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.379 | +65.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.229 | -39.9% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.381 | +46.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.26 | +17.1% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.222 | -19.6% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.276 | -4.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +38.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.209 | -58.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.505 | +801.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.056 | -76.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.24 | -13.4% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.277 | -33.4% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.416 | +136.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.176 | -48.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.34 | +30.8% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +5.7% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.246 | +57.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.156 | -57.1% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.364 | +136.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.154 | +83.3% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.084 | -3.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.087 | -75.4% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.354 | +359.7% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.077 | -56.7% |
Payout risk check
FDM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 62/100).
Its share price moved +24.8% 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 First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of micro-cap stocks issued by U.S. companies that are comparatively liquid and have strong fundamentals relative to the micro-cap segment as a whole.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 19, 2005. 70 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FDM distribution FAQ
When is FDM's next ex-distribution date?
FDM's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 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 Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FDM pay distributions?
FDM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.379 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FDM's distribution yield?
FDM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.33%, based on $1.249 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $93.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.516 per share, is 1.62%.
How much does FDM pay per share?
FDM 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 FDM grown or cut its distribution?
FDM has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.7% a year (+25.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FDM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.62%, you would need about 792 shares of FDM (roughly $74,169 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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