RFEM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $1.121 | $112.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $1.121 | $112.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $1.121 | $112.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $1.121 | $112.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RFEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.484 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RFEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 268 | $26,789 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,339 | $133,947 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,677 | $267,894 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.48%. $10,000 in RFEM would currently pay about $448 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $1.121 | +2142.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.05 | -92.3% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.647 | -1.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.657 | +151.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.261 | -79.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $1.243 | +277.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.329 | -54.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.73 | +16.4% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.627 | +9.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.575 | -22.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.74 | -49.3% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $1.46 | -9.4% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $1.612 | +89.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.85 | -5.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.897 | +52.3% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.589 | -7.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.636 | +1198.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.049 | -43.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.087 | -84.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.575 | +215.9% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.182 | -86.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $1.344 | +65.9% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.81 | +196.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.273 | -4.2% |
Payout risk check
RFEM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 44/100).
Its share price moved +36.0% 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 RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF
First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2016. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RFEM distribution FAQ
When is RFEM's next ex-distribution date?
RFEM's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.121 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does RFEM pay distributions?
RFEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.121 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is RFEM's distribution yield?
RFEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.47%, based on $2.475 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $100.10. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.484 per share, is 4.48%.
How much does RFEM pay per share?
RFEM pays about $1.121 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.484 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $448.40 a year.
Has RFEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.9% a year (+35.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RFEM'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 RFEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.48%, you would need about 268 shares of RFEM (roughly $26,789 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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