FREL Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.233 | $23.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.233 | $23.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.233 | $23.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.233 | $23.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FREL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.932 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FREL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,288 | $36,245 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,438 | $181,223 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,876 | $362,446 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.31%. $10,000 in FREL would currently pay about $331 a year ($28 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FREL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.233 | -14.7% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.273 | +9.2% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.25 | +15.7% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.216 | -4.4% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.226 | -15.4% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.267 | +4.3% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.256 | +14.3% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.224 | +1.4% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.221 | -10.2% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.246 | -1.6% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.25 | +19.6% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.209 | -7.1% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.225 | -2.6% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.231 | -29.6% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.328 | +168.9% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.122 | -56.9% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.283 | +12.7% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.251 | +23.6% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.203 | -5.1% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.214 | +5.4% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.203 | +5.7% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.192 | -39.6% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.318 | +77.7% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.179 | +1.1% |
Payout risk check
FREL's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved +1.2% 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 MSCI Real Estate Index ETF
The fund invests at least 80% of assets in securities included in the fund's underlying index. The fund's underlying index is the MSCI USA IMI Real Estate 25/25 Index, which represents the performance of the real estate sector in the U.S. equity market. It may or may not hold all of the securities in the MSCI USA IMI Real Estate 25/25 Index.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Real Estate. First distribution on our records: Mar 20, 2015. 47 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FREL distribution FAQ
When is FREL's next ex-distribution date?
FREL's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.233 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FREL pay distributions?
FREL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.233 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FREL's distribution yield?
FREL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.45%, based on $0.972 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.15. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.932 per share, is 3.31%.
How much does FREL pay per share?
FREL pays about $0.233 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.932 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $93.20 a year.
Has FREL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.0% a year (-0.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FREL'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 FREL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.31%, you would need about 1,288 shares of FREL (roughly $36,245 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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