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 6.36% ($1.86 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was August 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for August 31, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $357M. 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 59 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.85%, and manages $385.6M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
BYPGH98INDONESIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 8.25%, due 05/15/20360.00%
BMD9C89MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 2.632%, due 04/15/20310.00%
BPWCC24POLAND GOVERNMENT BOND N/C, 6%, due 10/25/20330.00%
BPVGVM0THAILAND GOVERNMENT BOND N/C, 3.39%, due 06/17/20370.00%
BLFGTJ1THAILAND GOVERNMENT BOND N/C, 3.35%, due 06/17/20330.00%
BDVLNF8MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 3.885%, due 08/15/20290.00%
BNGJFM8TITULOS DE TESORERIA N/C, 9.25%, due 05/28/20420.00%
$PENNuevo Sol0.00%
BVFPYD7TITULOS DE TESORERIA N/C, 7.75%, due 09/18/20300.00%
$CNYYuan Renminbi0.00%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others100.0%

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 6.36%, which works out to $1.86 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 August 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is August 31, 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.