FSMD Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.185 | $18.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FSMD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.74 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FSMD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,622 | $80,773 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,109 | $403,865 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,217 | $807,730 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.49%. $10,000 in FSMD would currently pay about $149 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FSMD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.185 | +10.1% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.168 | -1.2% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.17 | +33.9% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.127 | -25.7% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.171 | +19.6% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.143 | -3.4% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.148 | +11.3% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.133 | -2.9% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.137 | +1.5% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.135 | +7.1% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.126 | +7.7% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.117 | -4.1% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.122 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.122 | -9.0% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.134 | -3.6% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.139 | +12.1% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.124 | +25.3% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.099 | +54.7% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.064 | -64.2% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.179 | +80.8% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.099 | +23.8% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.08 | -49.7% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.159 | +101.3% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.079 | +25.4% |
Payout risk check
FSMD's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).
Its share price moved +13.2% 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 Small-Mid Multifactor ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities included in the Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor Index?, which is designed to reflect the performance of stocks of small- and mid-capitalization U.S. companies with attractive valuations, high quality profiles, positive momentum signals, and lower volatility than the broader market, as represented by the Fidelity U.S. Extended Investable Market Index?.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Mar 15, 2019. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FSMD distribution FAQ
When is FSMD's next ex-distribution date?
FSMD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.185 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FSMD pay distributions?
FSMD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.185 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FSMD's distribution yield?
FSMD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.30%, based on $0.65 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.74 per share, is 1.49%.
How much does FSMD pay per share?
FSMD pays about $0.185 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.74 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $74.00 a year.
Has FSMD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.7% a year (+9.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FSMD'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 FSMD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.49%, you would need about 1,622 shares of FSMD (roughly $80,773 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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