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 6.12% ($1.81 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was July 21, 2026, with payment scheduled for July 31, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $357M.

FEMB fund composition

FEMB holds 65 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.85%, and manages $362.8M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
BPXR8C0REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA N/C, 8.75%, due 01/31/20440.00%
BF16186MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 4.642%, due 11/07/20330.00%
BMCN431ROMANIA GOVERNMENT BOND N/C, 6.70%, due 02/25/20320.00%
BK6FNL0NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL N/C, 10%, due 01/01/20310.00%
BM9HZJ9CZECH REPUBLIC N/C, 5%, due 09/30/20300.00%
BNLYQW5INDIA GOVERNMENT BOND N/C, 6.10%, due 07/12/20310.00%
BNT8674NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL N/C, 10%, due 01/01/20330.00%
BF4LY56NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL N/C, 10%, due 01/01/20290.00%
BDZCRY4INDONESIA GOVERNMENT N/C, 9%, due 03/15/20290.00%
BYY9RY3REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA N/C, 8.875%, due 02/28/20350.00%

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 6.12%, which works out to $1.81 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 July 21, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is July 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.