RNEM Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.635 | $63.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.635 | $63.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.635 | $63.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.635 | $63.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RNEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.54 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RNEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 473 | $26,615 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,363 | $133,075 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,725 | $266,150 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.51%. $10,000 in RNEM would currently pay about $451 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RNEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.635 | +82.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.348 | +4.8% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.332 | -46.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.625 | +11.2% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.562 | -42.8% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.982 | +71.4% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.573 | +300.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.143 | +130.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.062 | -89.8% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.605 | +247.7% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.174 | +222.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.054 | -94.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.899 | +180.1% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.321 | -61.9% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.843 | +21.6% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.693 | +110.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.329 | -57.5% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.774 | +182.5% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.274 | +813.3% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.03 | -70.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.103 | -90.0% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $1.033 | +416.5% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.20 | +22.7% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.163 | +32.5% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.123 | -84.6% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.801 | +82.5% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.439 | +6171.4% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.007 | -99.0% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.679 | +20.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.566 | — |
Payout risk check
RNEM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 36/100).
Its share price moved +4.2% 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 First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The Base index is a float adjusted market capitalization index designed to track the performance of securities in the index that comprise the Large Mid-cap segment of securities in countries which are designated as Emerging Markets.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2017. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RNEM distribution FAQ
When is RNEM's next ex-distribution date?
RNEM'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 $0.635 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does RNEM pay distributions?
RNEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.635 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is RNEM's distribution yield?
RNEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.33%, based on $1.315 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $56.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.54 per share, is 4.51%.
How much does RNEM pay per share?
RNEM pays about $0.635 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.54 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $254.00 a year.
Has RNEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 6.7% a year (-39.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RNEM'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 RNEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.51%, you would need about 473 shares of RNEM (roughly $26,615 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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