EMDM is First Trust's First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF (Diversified Emerging Mkts). Trading at $42.31. Current dividend yield: 1.68%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.71 |
| Current yield | 1.68% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 11, 2026(in 8 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1772 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $14M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | $0.1772 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.8000 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.2033 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.1152 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.8473 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.1574 |
About EMDM
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks, depositary receipts, preferred shares and real estate investment trusts that comprise the index. The index is constructed to track the performance of companies within emerging market countries as determined by the index Provider, that meet minimum political rights and civil liberties standards to qualify as Electoral Democracies according to Freedom House. It is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is EMDM's dividend yield?
EMDM (First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.68%, which works out to about $0.71 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is EMDM's next ex-dividend date?
EMDM's next ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 8 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did EMDM last pay a dividend?
EMDM's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does EMDM pay dividends?
EMDM pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.