First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF (WCME) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Semi-annual
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.07
- Forward yield
- 0.36%
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF pays semi-annual distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.05 per share, with an ex-date of June 25, 2026 and a pay date of June 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.07 per share, a yield of 0.34% at a share price of $19.72.
The history shown is short. It holds four payments, with ex-dates from December 2024 to June 2026. Ex-dates fall in late June and mid-December. June payments are made within a week of the ex-date, while December payments have arrived on December 31, more than two weeks later. The amount has varied widely. The four payments were $0.07 in December 2024, $0.10 in June 2025, $0.01 in December 2025 and $0.05 in June 2026.
The two distributions with ex-dates in 2025 added up to $0.11 per share, the only complete calendar year in the table. The source shows no growth streak. If the semi-annual pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in mid-December 2026 and be paid at the end of that month.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.05 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.07 |
Frequently asked questions
Does First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF (WCME) pay a distribution?
Yes. First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.05 per share.
What is WCME's distribution yield?
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF paid $0.07 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.36% at the last price of $18.50. Click here to learn more
When is WCME's most recent ex-distribution date?
First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Jun 25, 2026, payable on Jun 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
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.
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