First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.96% ($1.97 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $373M. Review FEMB dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

FEMB fund composition

FEMB holds 57 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.85%, and manages $372.8M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
BD446H7TITULOS DE TESORERIA N/C, 7%, due 06/30/20320.00%
BDRTCZ9INTL FINANCE CORP 0%, due 02/22/20380.00%
BDVLNF8MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 3.885%, due 08/15/20290.00%
BDZCRY4INDONESIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 9%, due 03/15/20290.00%
BF16186MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 4.642%, due 11/07/20330.00%
BF4LY56NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL N/C, 10%, due 01/01/20290.00%
BG7P9X5BONOS TESORERIA PESOS N/C, 4.70%, due 09/01/20300.00%
BHPGGV4TITULOS DE TESORERIA N/C, 7.25%, due 10/18/20340.00%
BK5HHR1INDONESIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 7%, due 09/15/20300.00%
BK6FNL0NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL N/C, 10%, due 01/01/20310.00%

Sector allocation

Government71.8%Cash & Others28.3%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB)

What is First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.96%, which works out to $1.97 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 30, 2026.
How many years has First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
What does First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF invest in?
This Fund's primary goal is to achieve the highest possible total return while also generating current income for investors. Under typical market conditions, it aims to fulfill this objective by committing at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowed funds) to debt obligations, such as bonds, notes, and bills, issued or guaranteed by entities in emerging market economies, provided these are denominated in the local currency of the issuer.