FTSM is First Trust's First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (Ultrashort Bond). Trading at $59.72. Current dividend yield: 4.10%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.45 |
| Current yield | 4.10% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 28, 2026(in 21 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2040 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 28.99% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 38.66% |
| Expense ratio | 0.29% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $6.40B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | $0.2040 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.2060 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.2030 |
| 2026-05-29 | $0.2050 |
| 2026-04-30 | $0.2010 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.2080 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.1910 |
| 2026-01-30 | $0.2050 |
About FTSM
Under normal market conditions, the Advisor intends to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed- and variable-rate debt securities. Normally the fund's portfolio is expected to have an average duration of less than one year and an average maturity of less than three years.
Frequently asked
What is FTSM's dividend yield?
FTSM (First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.10%, which works out to about $2.45 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FTSM's next ex-dividend date?
FTSM's next ex-dividend date is Sep 28, 2026 (in 21 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FTSM last pay a dividend?
FTSM's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 02, 2026.
How often does FTSM pay dividends?
FTSM pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FTSM growing its dividend?
FTSM has been growing its dividend at a 38.66% 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 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.