FEM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.285 | $28.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.285 | $28.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.285 | $28.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.285 | $28.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.14 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,053 | $33,400 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,264 | $167,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,527 | $334,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.59%. $10,000 in FEM would currently pay about $359 a year ($30 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.285 | +50.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.19 | +475.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.033 | -84.2% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.209 | -26.1% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.283 | -12.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.324 | +730.8% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.039 | -73.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.145 | -55.4% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.325 | +34.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.241 | +153.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.095 | +5.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.09 | -80.5% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.461 | -8.7% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.505 | +1074.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.043 | -78.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.204 | -61.9% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.536 | -0.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.541 | +3764.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.014 | -93.7% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.223 | -59.7% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.554 | +101.5% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.275 | +787.1% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.031 | -93.1% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.451 | +131.3% |
Payout risk check
FEM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 46/100).
Its share price moved +17.1% 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 Emerging Markets AlphaDEX 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 select stocks from the NASDAQ Emerging Markets Index (the "base index") that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2011. 56 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FEM distribution FAQ
When is FEM's next ex-distribution date?
FEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.285 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FEM pay distributions?
FEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.285 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FEM's distribution yield?
FEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.26%, based on $0.717 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.14 per share, is 3.59%.
How much does FEM pay per share?
FEM pays about $0.285 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.14 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $114.00 a year.
Has FEM grown or cut its distribution?
FEM has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.6% a year (-9.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.59%, you would need about 1,053 shares of FEM (roughly $33,400 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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