WCME Distribution History & Yield
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 (in 72 days) | Jan 20, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 267 days) | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WCME's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.104 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much WCME do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 11,539 | $203,654 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 57,693 | $1,018,269 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 115,385 | $2,036,538 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.59%. $10,000 in WCME would currently pay about $59 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WCME distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.052 | +271.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.014 | -86.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.104 | +52.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.068 | — |
Payout risk check
WCME's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 46/100).
Its share price moved +2.8% 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 WCM Developing World Equity ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies located in developing countries. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2024. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WCME distribution FAQ
When is WCME's next ex-distribution date?
WCME's next ex-distribution date is Jan 6, 2027 (in 72 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.052 per share, expected on Jan 20, 2027.
How often does WCME pay distributions?
WCME pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.052 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is WCME's distribution yield?
WCME's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.37%, based on $0.066 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $17.65. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.104 per share, is 0.59%.
How much does WCME pay per share?
WCME pays about $0.052 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.104 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $10.40 a year.
Has WCME grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, WCME'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 WCME do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.59%, you would need about 11,539 shares of WCME (roughly $203,654 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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