RFEM Dividend Calculator

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) currently yields 2.64% and paid $2.48 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.

Last Close

$93.86

Dividend Yield

2.64%

12-Mo Dividend / Share

$2.48

5-Yr Div Growth / Yr

+13.0%

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Next Ex-Date

TBD

Project Future Income from RFEM

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Portfolio Value

$141,768

Year 10

Monthly Dividends

$412

Year 10

Total Invested

$70,000

Year 10

Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — RFEM

Projected Income from RFEM

Year 1
Invested$16,000
Annual Div.$422
Monthly$35
Shares175.0
Value$16,422
Year 2
Invested$22,000
Annual Div.$653
Monthly$54
Shares239.9
Value$24,570
Year 3
Invested$28,000
Annual Div.$928
Monthly$77
Shares302.0
Value$33,734
Year 4
Invested$34,000
Annual Div.$1,254
Monthly$105
Shares361.5
Value$44,058
Year 5
Invested$40,000
Annual Div.$1,641
Monthly$137
Shares418.9
Value$55,708
Year 6
Invested$46,000
Annual Div.$2,099
Monthly$175
Shares474.8
Value$68,877
Year 7
Invested$52,000
Annual Div.$2,642
Monthly$220
Shares529.4
Value$83,786
Year 8
Invested$58,000
Annual Div.$3,285
Monthly$274
Shares583.1
Value$100,696
Year 9
Invested$64,000
Annual Div.$4,047
Monthly$337
Shares636.5
Value$119,906
Year 10
Invested$70,000
Annual Div.$4,950
Monthly$412
Shares689.7
Value$141,768

RFEM Dividend Per Share by Year

RFEM Dividend Payment History

Updated 2026-07-07

Ex-Dividend DatePay DateAmount / Share
2026-06-252026-06-30$1.12
2026-03-262026-03-31$0.05
2025-12-122025-12-31$0.65
2025-09-252025-09-30$0.66
2025-06-262025-06-30$0.26
2024-12-132024-12-31$1.24
2024-09-262024-09-30$0.33
2024-06-272024-06-28$0.73
2023-12-222023-12-29$0.63
2023-09-222023-09-29$0.58
2023-06-272023-06-30$0.74
2022-12-232022-12-30$1.46
2022-09-232022-09-30$1.61
2022-06-242022-06-30$0.85
2021-12-232021-12-31$0.90
2021-09-232021-09-30$0.59
2021-06-242021-06-30$0.64
2021-03-252021-03-31$0.05
2020-12-242020-12-31$0.09
2020-09-242020-09-30$0.57

RFEM Dividend FAQ

How much does RFEM pay in dividends per share?

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF paid $2.48 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 RFEM pay dividends?

RFEM pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.

What is RFEM's dividend yield?

At the last close of $93.86, RFEM yields approximately 2.64% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.

What is RFEM's dividend growth rate?

RFEM's dividend per share has compounded at 13.0% per year over the last 5 years (-13.4% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.

How much RFEM do I need for $100 a month in dividends?

At the trailing payout of $2.48 per share per year, roughly 485 shares — about $45,520.45 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.

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