Skip to main content

First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF

AFEMNASDAQFirst TrustEquity

$94.69Today:- (-)1Y +23.12%

As of Oct 15, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$83.10M
Expense ratio
0.99%
Dividend yield
2.63%
Holdings
143
52-week range
$75.86$100.83
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
3.46K

AFEM ETF Dividends: First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF

Dividend yield, distribution history, ex-dividend dates, and payment schedule analysis. Track payout frequency, income trends, and dividend growth metrics.

Project your income from AFEM dividends in the Dividend Calculator

Annual Dividend (TTM)
$2.4910
Quarterly
Dividend Yield
2.63%
Last ex-date: Sep 24, 2026
5-Year CAGR
+13.15%
Compound annual growth rate
Dividend Growth
+15.27%
Year-over-year change

First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF (AFEM) Dividend Distribution Statistics

Comprehensive dividend metrics including income yield, payout ratio, CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), and distribution frequency analysis

Payment Schedule & Details

Distribution frequency, ex-dividend dates, and cash payment information

FrequencyQuarterly
Last Payment$0.6730
Last Ex-DateSep 24, 2026
Last Payment DateSep 30, 2026

Dividend Growth Metrics

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), and payout trends

TTM Growth (YoY)+15.27%
3-Year CAGR−26.38%
5-Year CAGR+13.15%

Historical Distribution Averages

Multi-year dividend payment averages and yield history analysis

5-Year Average$2.3806
10-Year Average$1.9612
First PaymentSep 21, 2016

Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart

Visualize dividend payout amounts, distribution growth trends, income yield patterns, and stock splits over time

Loading chart...

First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF (AFEM) Dividend Payment History & Calendar

Complete distribution history with ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment schedule, cash amounts, and payout frequency

Scroll to see more
First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF (AFEM) complete dividend distribution history and payment calendar table showing all ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment schedule dates, declaration dates, cash dividend amounts in USD, and payout frequency. Data sorted chronologically by most recent ex-dividend date first. Track income yield and distribution trends.
Ex-Dividend DateRecord DatePayment DateDeclaration DateAmountFrequency
Sep 24, 2026Sep 24, 2026Sep 30, 2026Sep 23, 2026$0.6730Quarterly
Jun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026Jun 30, 2026Jun 24, 2026$1.1214Quarterly
Mar 26, 2026Mar 26, 2026Mar 31, 2026Mar 25, 2026$0.0496Quarterly
Dec 12, 2025Dec 12, 2025Dec 31, 2025Dec 11, 2025$0.6470Quarterly
Sep 25, 2025Sep 25, 2025Sep 30, 2025Sep 24, 2025$0.6574Quarterly
Jun 26, 2025Jun 26, 2025Jun 30, 2025Jun 25, 2025$0.2608Quarterly
Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024Dec 31, 2024Dec 12, 2024$1.2429Quarterly
Sep 26, 2024Sep 26, 2024Sep 30, 2024Sep 25, 2024$0.3293Quarterly
Jun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024Jun 28, 2024Jun 26, 2024$0.7304Quarterly
Dec 22, 2023Dec 26, 2023Dec 29, 2023Dec 21, 2023$0.6270Quarterly
Sep 22, 2023Sep 25, 2023Sep 29, 2023Sep 21, 2023$0.5754Quarterly
Jun 27, 2023Jun 28, 2023Jun 30, 2023Jun 26, 2023$0.7396Quarterly
Dec 23, 2022Dec 27, 2022Dec 30, 2022Dec 22, 2022$1.4596Quarterly
Sep 23, 2022Sep 26, 2022Sep 30, 2022Sep 22, 2022$1.6123Quarterly
Jun 24, 2022Jun 27, 2022Jun 30, 2022Jun 23, 2022$0.8502Quarterly
Dec 23, 2021Dec 27, 2021Dec 31, 2021Dec 22, 2021$0.8970Quarterly
Sep 23, 2021-Sep 30, 2021Sep 22, 2021$0.5890Quarterly
Jun 24, 2021-Jun 30, 2021Jun 23, 2021$0.6360Quarterly
Mar 25, 2021-Mar 31, 2021Mar 24, 2021$0.0490Quarterly
Dec 24, 2020-Dec 31, 2020Dec 23, 2020$0.0870Quarterly
Sep 24, 2020-Sep 30, 2020Sep 23, 2020$0.5750Quarterly
Jun 25, 2020-Jun 30, 2020Jun 24, 2020$0.1820Quarterly
Dec 13, 2019-Dec 31, 2019Dec 13, 2019$1.3440Quarterly
Sep 25, 2019-Sep 30, 2019Sep 25, 2019$0.8100Quarterly
Jun 14, 2019-Jun 28, 2019Jun 13, 2019$0.2730Quarterly
Dec 18, 2018-Dec 31, 2018Dec 18, 2018$0.2850Quarterly
Sep 14, 2018-Sep 28, 2018Sep 14, 2018$0.7420Quarterly
Jun 21, 2018-Jun 29, 2018Jun 20, 2018$0.2630Quarterly
Mar 22, 2018-Mar 29, 2018Mar 21, 2018$0.0360Quarterly
Dec 21, 2017-Dec 29, 2017Dec 22, 2017$0.5250Quarterly
Sep 21, 2017-Sep 29, 2017Sep 20, 2017$0.4070Quarterly
Jun 22, 2017-Jun 30, 2017Jun 21, 2017$0.1550Quarterly
Mar 23, 2017-Mar 31, 2017Mar 22, 2017$0.0550Quarterly
Dec 21, 2016-Dec 30, 2016Dec 20, 2016$1.4240Quarterly
Sep 21, 2016-Sep 30, 2016Sep 20, 2016$0.5460Quarterly

Source: Fund distribution announcements. Data as of Sep 24, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF Dividends

What is the dividend yield for AFEM?

AFEM has a dividend yield of 2.63%, based on distributions over the trailing 12 months and the Oct 15, 2026 closing price.

When does AFEM pay dividends?

AFEM pays dividends quarterly. View the payment history table for specific ex-dividend and payment dates.

What is the ex-dividend date for AFEM?

The most recent ex-dividend date for AFEM was September 24, 2026. See the full history in the payment table below.

Has AFEM increased its dividend?

Review the growth metrics section to analyze AFEM's dividend growth trends and historical payout patterns.

How much dividend does AFEM pay annually?

AFEM paid $2.49 per share in distributions over the trailing 12 months (through Sep 24, 2026).