FMF Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.232 | $23.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.232 | $23.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.232 | $23.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.232 | $23.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FMF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.928 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FMF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,294 | $67,112 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,466 | $335,560 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,932 | $671,121 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.79%. $10,000 in FMF would currently pay about $179 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FMF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.232 | +0.9% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.23 | +23.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.187 | -30.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.837 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.27 | -4.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.283 | +16.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.243 | +6.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.339 Special | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.228 | -41.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.391 | +12.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.347 | -16.2% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.414 | +9.2% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.379 | +8.0% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.351 | +24.9% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.281 | +46.4% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.192 | +9500.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.002 | -71.4% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $1.493 Special | — |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.007 | -98.4% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.449 | -34.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.688 | +2766.7% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.024 | -93.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.389 | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $1.206 Special | — |
Payout risk check
FMF's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 75/100).
Its share price moved +6.6% 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 Managed Futures Strategy Fund
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve positive returns that are not directly correlated to broad market equity or fixed income returns. Under normal market conditions, the fund and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands, invest significantly in a portfolio of exchange-listed futures.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Systematic Trend. First distribution on our records: Dec 18, 2013. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FMF distribution FAQ
When is FMF's next ex-distribution date?
FMF'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 $0.232 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FMF pay distributions?
FMF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.232 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FMF's distribution yield?
FMF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.25%, based on $0.649 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.928 per share, is 1.79%.
How much does FMF pay per share?
FMF pays about $0.232 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.928 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $92.80 a year.
Has FMF grown or cut its distribution?
FMF has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 147.4% a year (-18.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FMF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.79%, you would need about 1,294 shares of FMF (roughly $67,112 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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