MFEM Distribution History & Yield
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 294 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.19 | $19.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MFEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.76 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MFEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,579 | $46,358 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,895 | $231,789 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,790 | $463,579 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.59%. $10,000 in MFEM would currently pay about $259 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MFEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.19 | +26.7% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +114.3% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.07 | -68.2% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +33.3% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.15 | -16.7% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.18 | -14.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.59 Special | — |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +50.0% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.14 | -12.5% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.16 | -33.3% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.24 | -7.7% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +136.4% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.11 | +120.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.05 | -91.5% |
| Dec 12, 2022 | — | $0.588 | +102.8% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +52.6% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.19 | +90.0% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.10 | -47.4% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $1.57 Special | — |
| Dec 10, 2021 | — | $4.537 Special | — |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | $0.60 Special | — |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $0.19 | +533.3% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | — | $0.03 | -85.0% |
Payout risk check
MFEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved +35.7% 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 PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the component securities of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index. The underlying index is constructed by RAFI Indices, LLC using a rules-based approach to construct factor portfolios within the underlying index. The underlying index consists of "factor portfolios," each of which emphasizes one of the following factors: value, low volatility, quality and momentum.
Fund family: PIMCO. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2017. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MFEM distribution FAQ
When is MFEM's next ex-distribution date?
MFEM's next ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.19 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does MFEM pay distributions?
MFEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.19 per share with an ex-date of Jul 1, 2026.
What is MFEM's distribution yield?
MFEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.15%, based on $0.63 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.36. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.76 per share, is 2.59%.
How much does MFEM pay per share?
MFEM pays about $0.19 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.76 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $76.00 a year.
Has MFEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.7% a year (+18.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MFEM'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 MFEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.59%, you would need about 1,579 shares of MFEM (roughly $46,358 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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