First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund
FMFDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $1.84 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.27 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.28 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.24 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 |
| December 31, 2024 | $1.34 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund has rewarded shareholders with 22 dividend payments over the past 12 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FMF shares during this period received a total of $10.81 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.84/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: FMF currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 5.44%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2013, the dividend payout has grown by 52.3%, from $1.21 to $1.84.
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