WCMI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust WCM International Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.047 | $4.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.047 | $4.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WCMI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.094 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much WCMI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 12,766 | $254,553 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 63,830 | $1,272,766 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 127,660 | $2,545,532 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.47%. $10,000 in WCMI would currently pay about $47 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WCMI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.047 | -17.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.057 | -25.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.076 | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $2.009 Special | — |
Payout risk check
WCMI's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +26.9% 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 International Equity ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of non-U.S. domiciled companies / companies not located in the U.S.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Foreign Large Growth. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2024. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WCMI distribution FAQ
When is WCMI's next ex-distribution date?
WCMI's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.047 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does WCMI pay distributions?
WCMI pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.047 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is WCMI's distribution yield?
WCMI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.52%, based on $0.104 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.94. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.094 per share, is 0.47%.
How much does WCMI pay per share?
WCMI pays about $0.047 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.094 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $9.40 a year.
Has WCMI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, WCMI'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 WCMI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.47%, you would need about 12,766 shares of WCMI (roughly $254,553 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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