FEMB Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 89 days) | Jan 30, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 119 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 (in 179 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 209 days) | May 30, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 269 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 299 days) | Aug 28, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Sep 27, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) | Oct 27, 2027 | $0.1598 | $15.97 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FEMB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.917 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FEMB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 626 | $18,103 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,130 | $90,516 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,260 | $181,033 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.63%. $10,000 in FEMB would currently pay about $663 a year ($55 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FEMB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.20 | +8.1% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.185 | +12.1% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.165 | +10.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.15 | +4.9% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.143 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.143 | +7.5% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.133 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
FEMB's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 89/100).
Its share price moved -1.4% 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 Local Currency Bond ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in bonds, notes and bills issued or guaranteed by entities incorporated or domiciled in emerging market countries (collectively, "Bonds") that are denominated in the local currency of the issuer. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond. First distribution on our records: Nov 21, 2014. 143 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FEMB distribution FAQ
When is FEMB's next ex-distribution date?
FEMB's next ex-distribution date is Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1598 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.
How often does FEMB pay distributions?
FEMB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.20 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FEMB's distribution yield?
FEMB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.13%, based on $1.774 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.917 per share, is 6.63%.
How much does FEMB pay per share?
FEMB pays about $0.1598 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.917 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $191.70 a year.
Has FEMB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FEMB'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 FEMB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.63%, you would need about 626 shares of FEMB (roughly $18,103 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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