FESM Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap Core ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.104 | $10.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FESM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.416 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 12 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FESM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,885 | $129,865 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 14,424 | $649,327 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 28,847 | $1,298,654 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.92%. $10,000 in FESM would currently pay about $92 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FESM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.104 | -8.8% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.114 | +25.3% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.091 | +8.3% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +61.5% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.052 | +271.4% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.014 | -91.2% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +1.3% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.158 | +125.7% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +32.1% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.053 | -23.2% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.069 | +283.3% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.018 | — |
Payout risk check
FESM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 45/100).
Its share price moved +23.1% 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 Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap Core ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of assets in common stocks included in the Russell 2000® Index, which is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. The adviser will generally utilizing a research-driven approach identifying long-term drivers of stock returns that may include,but are not limited to, valuation, growth, quality, and other factors.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2023. 12 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FESM distribution FAQ
When is FESM's next ex-distribution date?
FESM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.104 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FESM pay distributions?
FESM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.104 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FESM's distribution yield?
FESM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.87%, based on $0.393 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.416 per share, is 0.92%.
How much does FESM pay per share?
FESM pays about $0.104 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.416 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $41.60 a year.
Has FESM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed +2.3%. As a fund, FESM'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 FESM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.92%, you would need about 2,885 shares of FESM (roughly $129,865 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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