FSMB Distribution History & Yield

First Trust Short Duration Managed Municipal ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Muni National Short Monthly payer
$19.66
+0.03% today
as of Oct 21, 2026
TTM yield
2.96%
$0.582/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
3.22%
$0.634/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.634
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0528
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 24, 2026 Estimated
yesterday
Next pay date
Nov 7, 2026
in 13 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 24, 2026
$0.054 per share
Expense ratio
0.34%
AUM 637.9M
Consistency
99/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+16.6%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
4 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
7.8
since Dec 18, 2018
1y total return
+0.8%
price -2.1% + distributions 2.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days) Dec 7, 2026 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) Jan 6, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 89 days) Feb 5, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Sun, Feb 21, 2027 (in 119 days) Mar 7, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) Apr 6, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Thu, Apr 22, 2027 (in 179 days) May 6, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 209 days) Jun 5, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) Jul 5, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 269 days) Aug 4, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 299 days) Sep 3, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) Oct 3, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated
Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) Nov 2, 2027 $0.0528 $5.28 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FSMB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.634 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 27, 2023 to Sep 24, 2026; most recent $0.054$0.00$0.03$0.06Jun 27, 2023: $0.041Jun '23Jul 21, 2023: $0.041Aug 22, 2023: $0.042Sep 22, 2023: $0.042Oct 24, 2023: $0.042Nov 21, 2023: $0.042Nov '23Dec 22, 2023: $0.042Jan 23, 2024: $0.043Feb 21, 2024: $0.044Mar 21, 2024: $0.046Apr 23, 2024: $0.047Apr '24May 21, 2024: $0.047Jun 27, 2024: $0.048Jul 23, 2024: $0.048Aug 21, 2024: $0.049Sep 26, 2024: $0.05Sep '24Oct 22, 2024: $0.05Nov 21, 2024: $0.05Dec 13, 2024: $0.05Jan 22, 2025: $0.051Feb 21, 2025: $0.051Feb '25Mar 27, 2025: $0.051Apr 22, 2025: $0.051May 21, 2025: $0.051Jun 26, 2025: $0.052Jul 22, 2025: $0.052Jul '25Aug 21, 2025: $0.052Sep 25, 2025: $0.052Oct 21, 2025: $0.052Nov 21, 2025: $0.052Dec 12, 2025: $0.052Dec '25Jan 21, 2026: $0.053Feb 20, 2026: $0.053Mar 26, 2026: $0.053Apr 21, 2026: $0.053May 21, 2026: $0.053May '26Jun 25, 2026: $0.053Jul 21, 2026: $0.053Aug 21, 2026: $0.053Sep 24, 2026: $0.054

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2018 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802018: $0.039$0.03920182019: $0.466$0.46620192020: $0.374$0.37420202021: $0.253$0.25320212022: $0.293$0.29320222023: $0.478$0.47820232024: $0.572$0.57220242025: $0.619$0.61920252026 (YTD): $0.478$0.4782026 YTD

How much FSMB do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,893$37,211$1,200
$500 / month9,464$186,057$6,000
$1,000 / month18,928$372,114$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 3.22%. $10,000 in FSMB would currently pay about $322 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

FSMB distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 24, 2026 — $0.054 +1.9%
Aug 21, 2026 — $0.053 +0.0%
Jul 21, 2026 — $0.053 +0.0%
Jun 25, 2026 — $0.053 +0.0%
May 21, 2026 — $0.053 +0.0%
Apr 21, 2026 — $0.053 +0.0%
Mar 26, 2026 — $0.053 +0.0%
Feb 20, 2026 — $0.053 +0.0%
Jan 21, 2026 — $0.053 +1.9%
Dec 12, 2025 — $0.052 +0.0%
Nov 21, 2025 — $0.052 +0.0%
Oct 21, 2025 — $0.052 +0.0%
Sep 25, 2025 — $0.052 +0.0%
Aug 21, 2025 — $0.052 +0.0%
Jul 22, 2025 — $0.052 +0.0%
Jun 26, 2025 — $0.052 +2.0%
May 21, 2025 — $0.051 +0.0%
Apr 22, 2025 — $0.051 +0.0%
Mar 27, 2025 — $0.051 +0.0%
Feb 21, 2025 — $0.051 +0.0%
Jan 22, 2025 — $0.051 +2.0%
Dec 13, 2024 — $0.05 +0.0%
Nov 21, 2024 — $0.05 +0.0%
Oct 22, 2024 — $0.05 +0.0%
Sep 26, 2024 — $0.05 +2.0%
Aug 21, 2024 — $0.049 +2.1%
Jul 23, 2024 — $0.048 +0.0%
Jun 27, 2024 — $0.048 +2.1%
May 21, 2024 — $0.047 +0.0%
Apr 23, 2024 — $0.047 +2.2%
Mar 21, 2024 — $0.046 +4.5%
Feb 21, 2024 — $0.044 +2.3%
Jan 23, 2024 — $0.043 +2.4%
Dec 22, 2023 — $0.042 +0.0%
Nov 21, 2023 — $0.042 +0.0%
Oct 24, 2023 — $0.042 +0.0%
Sep 22, 2023 — $0.042 +0.0%
Aug 22, 2023 — $0.042 +2.4%
Jul 21, 2023 — $0.041 +0.0%
Jun 27, 2023 — $0.041 +5.1%
May 23, 2023 — $0.039 +2.6%
Apr 21, 2023 — $0.038 +0.0%
Mar 24, 2023 — $0.038 +5.6%
Feb 22, 2023 — $0.036 +2.9%
Jan 24, 2023 — $0.035 +0.0%
Dec 23, 2022 — $0.035 +0.0%
Nov 22, 2022 — $0.035 +20.7%
Oct 21, 2022 — $0.029 +16.0%
Sep 23, 2022 — $0.025 +4.2%
Aug 23, 2022 — $0.024 +4.3%
Jul 21, 2022 — $0.023 +0.0%
Jun 24, 2022 — $0.023 +0.0%
May 24, 2022 — $0.023 +21.1%
Apr 21, 2022 — $0.019 +0.0%
Mar 25, 2022 — $0.019 +0.0%
Feb 18, 2022 — $0.019 +0.0%
Jan 21, 2022 — $0.019 +0.0%
Dec 23, 2021 — $0.019 +0.0%
Nov 23, 2021 — $0.019 +0.0%
Oct 21, 2021 — $0.019 +0.0%
Sep 23, 2021 — $0.019 +0.0%
Aug 24, 2021 — $0.019 -5.0%
Jul 21, 2021 — $0.02 +0.0%
Jun 24, 2021 — $0.02 +0.0%
May 21, 2021 — $0.02 -13.0%
Apr 21, 2021 — $0.023 +0.0%
Mar 25, 2021 — $0.023 -8.0%
Feb 23, 2021 — $0.025 -7.4%
Jan 21, 2021 — $0.027 +0.0%
Dec 24, 2020 — $0.027 -3.6%
Nov 24, 2020 — $0.028 -3.4%
Oct 21, 2020 — $0.029 -3.3%
Sep 24, 2020 — $0.03 +0.0%
Aug 21, 2020 — $0.03 +0.0%
Jul 21, 2020 — $0.03 -3.2%
Jun 25, 2020 — $0.031 -6.1%
May 21, 2020 — $0.033 +0.0%
Apr 21, 2020 — $0.033 +0.0%
Mar 26, 2020 — $0.033 +0.0%
Feb 21, 2020 — $0.033 -10.8%
Jan 22, 2020 — $0.037 +0.0%
Dec 13, 2019 — $0.037 -5.1%
Nov 21, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Oct 22, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Sep 25, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Aug 21, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Jul 23, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Jun 14, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
May 21, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Apr 23, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Mar 21, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Feb 21, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Jan 23, 2019 — $0.039 +0.0%
Dec 18, 2018 — $0.039 —

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

FSMB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).

Its share price moved -2.1% 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 Short Duration Managed Municipal ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in municipal debt securities that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal income taxes. The municipal securities in which the fund invests may be fixed, variable or floating-rate securities.

Fund family: First Trust. Category: Muni National Short. First distribution on our records: Dec 18, 2018. 94 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

FSMB distribution FAQ

When is FSMB's next ex-distribution date?

FSMB's next ex-distribution date is Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0528 per share, expected on Dec 7, 2026.

How often does FSMB pay distributions?

FSMB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.054 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.

What is FSMB's distribution yield?

FSMB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.96%, based on $0.582 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.634 per share, is 3.22%.

How much does FSMB pay per share?

FSMB pays about $0.0528 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.634 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $63.40 a year.

Has FSMB grown or cut its distribution?

FSMB has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 16.6% a year (-12.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of FSMB do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 3.22%, you would need about 1,893 shares of FSMB (roughly $37,211 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.

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