FEM is First Trust's First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund (Diversified Emerging Mkts). Trading at $33.57. Current dividend yield: 2.28%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.76 |
| Current yield | 2.28% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 25, 2026(in 20 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1899 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 4.78% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -12.90% |
| Expense ratio | 0.80% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $742M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | $0.1899 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.0334 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.2092 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.2827 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.3239 |
| 2025-03-27 | $0.0393 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.1449 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.3247 |
About FEM
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select stocks from the NASDAQ Emerging Markets Index (the "base index") that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
Frequently asked
What is FEM's dividend yield?
FEM (First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 2.28%, which works out to about $0.76 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FEM's next ex-dividend date?
FEM's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 20 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FEM last pay a dividend?
FEM's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 25, 2026.
How often does FEM pay dividends?
FEM pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is FEM growing its dividend?
FEM has been shrinking its dividend at a -12.90% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.