FMTL Dividend History & Yield
First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 (in 119 days) | Jan 20, 2027 | $0.514 | $51.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 314 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 company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.028 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends 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 | $44,977 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,837 | $224,887 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,674 | $449,774 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.67%. $10,000 in FMTL would currently pay about $267 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FMTL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.514 | +2755.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.018 | — |
FMTL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Raised 2755.6% | $0.018 | $0.514 | Paid |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Initiated | — | $0.018 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
FMTL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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 Indxx Critical Metals ETF
First dividend on our records: Dec 12, 2025. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FMTL dividend FAQ
When is FMTL's next ex-dividend date?
FMTL's next ex-dividend date is Jan 6, 2027 (in 119 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 dividends?
FMTL pays dividends 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 dividend yield?
FMTL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.38%, based on $0.532 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.028 per share, is 2.67%.
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 dividend?
FMTL does not have enough payment history for us to measure dividend growth yet.
How many shares of FMTL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.67%, you would need about 1,168 shares of FMTL (roughly $44,977 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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