FSMB Distribution History & Yield

First Trust Short Duration Managed Municipal ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Muni National Short Monthly payer
$19.84
-0.05% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
3.19%
$0.632/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
3.19%
$0.632/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.632
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0527
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 20, 2026 Estimated
in 11 days
Next pay date
Oct 4, 2026
in 25 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 21, 2026
$0.053 per share
Expense ratio
0.34%
AUM 623.1M
Consistency
99/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+16.8%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
4 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
7.7
since Dec 18, 2018
1y total return
+2.3%
price -0.9% + distributions 3.2%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) Oct 4, 2026 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (in 41 days) Nov 3, 2026 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) Dec 3, 2026 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) Jan 2, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) Feb 1, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 161 days) Mar 3, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) Apr 2, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 221 days) May 2, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) Jun 1, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) Jul 1, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 311 days) Jul 31, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 Estimated
Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 341 days) Aug 30, 2027 $0.0527 $5.27 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 $0.632 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from May 23, 2023 to Aug 21, 2026; most recent $0.053$0.00$0.03$0.06May 23, 2023: $0.039May '23Jun 27, 2023: $0.041Jul 21, 2023: $0.041Aug 22, 2023: $0.042Sep 22, 2023: $0.042Oct 24, 2023: $0.042Oct '23Nov 21, 2023: $0.042Dec 22, 2023: $0.042Jan 23, 2024: $0.043Feb 21, 2024: $0.044Mar 21, 2024: $0.046Mar '24Apr 23, 2024: $0.047May 21, 2024: $0.047Jun 27, 2024: $0.048Jul 23, 2024: $0.048Aug 21, 2024: $0.049Aug '24Sep 26, 2024: $0.05Oct 22, 2024: $0.05Nov 21, 2024: $0.05Dec 13, 2024: $0.05Jan 22, 2025: $0.051Jan '25Feb 21, 2025: $0.051Mar 27, 2025: $0.051Apr 22, 2025: $0.051May 21, 2025: $0.051Jun 26, 2025: $0.052Jun '25Jul 22, 2025: $0.052Aug 21, 2025: $0.052Sep 25, 2025: $0.052Oct 21, 2025: $0.052Nov 21, 2025: $0.052Nov '25Dec 12, 2025: $0.052Jan 21, 2026: $0.053Feb 20, 2026: $0.053Mar 26, 2026: $0.053Apr 21, 2026: $0.053Apr '26May 21, 2026: $0.053Jun 25, 2026: $0.053Jul 21, 2026: $0.053Aug 21, 2026: $0.053

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): $0.424$0.4242026 YTD

How much FSMB do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,899$37,671$1,200
$500 / month9,494$188,354$6,000
$1,000 / month18,988$376,709$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 3.19%. $10,000 in FSMB would currently pay about $319 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

FSMB distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
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 -0.9% 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. 93 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0527 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.

How often does FSMB pay distributions?

FSMB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.053 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.

What is FSMB's distribution yield?

FSMB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.19%, based on $0.632 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.84. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.632 per share, is 3.19%.

How much does FSMB pay per share?

FSMB pays about $0.0527 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.632 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $63.20 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 16.8% a year (+3.4% 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 3.19%, you would need about 1,899 shares of FSMB (roughly $37,671 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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