FMTL Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 (in 72 days) | Jan 20, 2027 | $0.514 | $51.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 267 days) | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.514 | $51.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FMTL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.028 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FMTL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,168 | $37,027 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,837 | $185,136 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,674 | $370,272 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.24%. $10,000 in FMTL would currently pay about $324 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FMTL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.514 | +2755.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.018 | — |
Payout risk check
FMTL does not have enough distribution history for a consistency score yet.
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About First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The fund, using an indexing investment approach, attempts to replicate, before fees and expenses, the performance of the index. The index is owned and is developed, maintained and sponsored by Indxx, Inc. (the “index provider”). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 12, 2025. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FMTL distribution FAQ
When is FMTL's next ex-distribution date?
FMTL's next ex-distribution date is Jan 6, 2027 (in 72 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.514 per share, expected on Jan 20, 2027.
How often does FMTL pay distributions?
FMTL pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.514 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FMTL's distribution yield?
FMTL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.68%, based on $0.532 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.028 per share, is 3.24%.
How much does FMTL pay per share?
FMTL pays about $0.514 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.028 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $102.80 a year.
Has FMTL grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, FMTL'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 FMTL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.24%, you would need about 1,168 shares of FMTL (roughly $37,027 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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