RFEM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.673 | $67.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.673 | $67.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.673 | $67.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.673 | $67.30 | 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 $2.692 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 35 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 | 446 | $40,971 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,229 | $204,854 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,458 | $409,707 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.93%. $10,000 in RFEM would currently pay about $293 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.673 | -40.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.121 | +2142.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.05 | -92.3% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.647 | -1.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.657 | +151.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.261 | -79.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $1.243 | +277.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.329 | -54.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.73 | +16.4% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.627 | +9.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.575 | -22.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.74 | -49.3% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $1.46 | -9.4% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $1.612 | +89.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.85 | -5.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.897 | +52.3% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.589 | -7.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.636 | +1198.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.049 | -43.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.087 | -84.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.575 | +215.9% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.182 | -86.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.344 | +65.9% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.81 | +196.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.273 | -4.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.285 | -61.6% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.742 | +182.1% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.263 | +630.6% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.036 | -93.1% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.525 | +29.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.407 | +162.6% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.155 | +181.8% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.055 | -89.9% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $1.424 Special | — |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.546 | — |
Payout risk check
RFEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
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 Active Factor Emerging Markets Fund
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of emerging market companies. It will invest in equity securities listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. exchanges and depositary receipts. Such equity securities may include common stock and depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Canadian Depositary Receipts (“CDRs”) and Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”)). The fund may invest in small, mid and large capitalization companies.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2016. 35 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.673 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does RFEM pay distributions?
RFEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.673 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is RFEM's distribution yield?
RFEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.71%, based on $2.491 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $91.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.692 per share, is 2.93%.
How much does RFEM pay per share?
RFEM pays about $0.673 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.692 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $269.20 a year.
Has RFEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.9% a year (+15.3% 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 2.93%, you would need about 446 shares of RFEM (roughly $40,971 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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