# First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF (WCME) — Dividends

WCME · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.07 |
| Forward yield | 0.36% |
| Growth streak | — |

First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF pays semi-annual distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.05 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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](/instructions/learning/dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.05 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| 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 $18.49. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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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.

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Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).