FEMB is First Trust's First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond). Trading at $29.59. Current dividend yield: 6.31%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.86 |
| Current yield | 6.31% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 18 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1850 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -3.44% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 0.44% |
| Expense ratio | 0.85% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $353M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.1850 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.1650 |
| 2026-06-25 | $0.1650 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.1650 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.1650 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.1500 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.1500 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.1425 |
About FEMB
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in bonds, notes and bills issued or guaranteed by entities incorporated or domiciled in emerging market countries (collectively, "Bonds") that are denominated in the local currency of the issuer. It is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is FEMB's dividend yield?
FEMB (First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 6.31%, which works out to about $1.86 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FEMB's next ex-dividend date?
FEMB's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 18 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FEMB last pay a dividend?
FEMB's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 21, 2026.
How often does FEMB pay dividends?
FEMB pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FEMB growing its dividend?
FEMB has been growing its dividend at a 0.44% 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 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.