EMOT is First Trust's First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF (Large Blend). Trading at $26.58. Current dividend yield: 0.83%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.22 |
| Current yield | 0.83% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 25, 2026(in 18 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0556 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $2M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | $0.0556 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.0802 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.1003 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.0500 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.0500 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.0780 |
About EMOT
Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of common stock of companies in the S&P 500® Index which are identified as having sustainable competitive advantages, or “an economic moat,” as evidenced by their sustained high gross margins, sustained high return on invested capital and high market share. The fund is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is EMOT's dividend yield?
EMOT (First Trust S&P 500 Economic Moat ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 0.83%, which works out to about $0.22 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is EMOT's next ex-dividend date?
EMOT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 18 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did EMOT last pay a dividend?
EMOT's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does EMOT pay dividends?
EMOT pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.