FEM Dividend Calculator
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund (FEM) currently yields 2.22% and paid $0.72 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$32.16
Dividend Yield
2.22%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.72
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
-1.1%
Raise Streak
1 yr
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from FEM
Portfolio Value
$76,884
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$135
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FEM
Projected Income from FEM
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $356 | $30 | 508.6 | $16,356 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $493 | $41 | 712.0 | $22,723 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $631 | $53 | 921.4 | $29,178 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $770 | $64 | 1136.9 | $35,723 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $910 | $76 | 1358.5 | $42,358 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,051 | $88 | 1586.4 | $49,082 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,193 | $99 | 1820.6 | $55,897 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,335 | $111 | 2061.4 | $62,802 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $1,479 | $123 | 2308.8 | $69,798 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $1,624 | $135 | 2563.0 | $76,884 |
FEM Dividend Per Share by Year
FEM Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.19 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.03 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.21 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.28 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.32 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.04 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.14 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.32 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.24 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.09 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.09 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.46 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.51 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.20 |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | $0.54 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.54 |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-31 | $0.01 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.22 |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-30 | $0.55 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-30 | $0.27 |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-31 | $0.03 |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-30 | $0.45 |
FEM Dividend FAQ
How much does FEM pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund paid $0.72 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does FEM pay dividends?
FEM pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is FEM's dividend yield?
At the last close of $32.16, FEM yields approximately 2.22% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is FEM's dividend growth rate?
FEM's dividend per share has compounded at -1.1% per year over the last 5 years (-17.8% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much FEM do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.72 per share per year, roughly 1,678 shares — about $53,963.64 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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