# First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) — Dividends

FEMB · NASDAQ · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/femb/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.92 |
| Forward yield | 6.64% |
| Growth streak | 2 years |

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF pays monthly distributions to its shareholders. The fund's most recent monthly distribution of $0.20 per share was recorded with an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026, and paid on September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12-month period, the ETF paid a cumulative total of $1.9155 per share in distributions. At a share price of $28.68, this trailing distribution total represents a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 6.68%.

Distributions vary from payment to payment. For complete calendar years, full-year distribution totals fell across three consecutive years, moving from $2.0132 per share in 2020 down to $1.9074 in 2021, $1.6677 in 2022, and $1.5000 in 2023. Annual payouts subsequently rebounded, rising to $1.5825 per share in 2024 and $1.6910 in 2025, which represents a distribution growth streak of 2 years. In 2026, individual monthly payouts have ranged between $0.1425 and $0.20 per share.

The ETF has maintained a regular monthly payout cadence throughout its recorded history. If this established payment rhythm continues, the next ex-distribution date will likely fall in late October 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.17 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.17 |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.17 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.17 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.14 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.14 |
| May 21, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.13 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) pay a distribution?

Yes. First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.20 per share.

### What is FEMB's distribution yield?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF paid $1.92 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 6.64% at the last price of $28.85. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is FEMB's most recent ex-distribution date?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has FEMB been raising its distribution?

Yes — First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF has increased its distribution for 2 consecutive calendar years.

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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