FRDM Distribution History & Yield
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 63 days) | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.293 | $29.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 154 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.293 | $29.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 245 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.293 | $29.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 27, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 11, 2027 | $0.293 | $29.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FRDM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.172 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FRDM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,024 | $66,369 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,120 | $331,843 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,239 | $663,686 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.81%. $10,000 in FRDM would currently pay about $181 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FRDM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | — | $0.293 | -11.2% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +46.0% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.226 | -31.3% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.329 | +53.0% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.215 | -37.9% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.346 | +28.1% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.27 | +26.8% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.213 | +24.6% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.171 | -59.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +1580.0% |
| Mar 26, 2024 | — | $0.025 | -90.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.254 | +10.0% |
| Sep 27, 2023 | — | $0.231 | -20.3% |
| Jun 28, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +192.9% |
| Mar 29, 2023 | — | $0.099 | -22.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.751 Special | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.50 Special | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | — | $0.127 | +36.6% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.093 | -29.5% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.132 | +53.5% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $0.086 | -37.2% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.137 | +50.5% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.091 | -45.8% |
| Sep 16, 2019 | — | $0.168 | +380.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.035 | — |
Payout risk check
FRDM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 62/100).
Its share price moved +46.3% 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 Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) will be invested in the component securities of the index or in depositary receipts representing such component securities. The index is designed to track the performance of a portfolio of approximately 100 equity securities in emerging market countries.
Fund family: Life + Liberty Investments, LLC. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Jun 17, 2019. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FRDM distribution FAQ
When is FRDM's next ex-distribution date?
FRDM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 28, 2026 (in 63 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.293 per share, expected on Jan 11, 2027.
How often does FRDM pay distributions?
FRDM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.293 per share with an ex-date of Sep 28, 2026.
What is FRDM's distribution yield?
FRDM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.82%, based on $1.178 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $64.82. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.172 per share, is 1.81%.
How much does FRDM pay per share?
FRDM pays about $0.293 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.172 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $117.20 a year.
Has FRDM grown or cut its distribution?
FRDM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 27.3% a year (+12.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FRDM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.81%, you would need about 1,024 shares of FRDM (roughly $66,369 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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