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AFSM DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
0.51% YieldFinancial ServicesFirst Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF · AMEX
Price: $39.56 · Annual div: $0.2021/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-09-24
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AFSM Dividend Yield
AFSM (First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF) has a dividend yield of 0.51%, based on an annual dividend of $0.2021 per share and a price of $39.56. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.2021 per share — a trailing yield of 0.51%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
Yield history: over the last 12 payments, AFSM's 12-month yield ranged from 0.56% to 1.58%. Full AFSM dividend history ↓
Yield on cost: if AFSM's dividend keeps growing 15.0% a year, a purchase at today's price would yield 1.03% after 5 years, 2.07% after 10 years and 8.36% after 20 years on the original investment.
AFSM DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a AFSM position grows its share count by about 0.59% in the first year at today's price and yield.
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AFSM Dividend History — Last 24 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24Latest | 2026-09-30 | $0.0201 | 0.56% | $39.65 |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0789 | 0.68% | $37.96 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0409 | 0.67% | $34.94 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0622 | 0.84% | $32.69 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.0198 | 0.71% | $32.19 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.0569 | 0.88% | $29.03 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.0531 | 0.71% | $28.33 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0825 | 1.01% | $32.99 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.0165 | 0.85% | $29.52 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.0478 | 0.81% | $28.88 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0290 | 0.98% | $28.68 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1573 | 1.58% | $25.35 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.0526 | 1.32% | $22.85 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.0423 | 1.35% | $24.53 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | $0.1478 | 1.20% | $24.15 |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | $0.0590 | 0.96% | $22.69 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.0683 | 0.75% | $24.15 |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-31 | $0.0147 | 0.45% | $25.15 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $0.0756 | 0.60% | $26.27 |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-30 | $0.0227 | 0.39% | $26.84 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | $0.0600 | — | — |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-30 | $0.0225 | — | — |
| 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0347 | — | — |
| 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-31 | $0.0650 | — | — |
About First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) — Dividend Analysis 2026
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of small-cap companies. The fund employs quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. It seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 2000 Index and the Russell 3000 Index. First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII - First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF was formed on December 3, 2019 and is domiciled in the United States.
AFSM Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is AFSM's dividend yield?
AFSM (First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF) has a dividend yield of 0.51%, based on an annual dividend of $0.2021 per share and a price of $39.56. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.2021 per share — a trailing yield of 0.51%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
How much does $10,000 in AFSM pay in dividends?
$10,000 in AFSM at a 0.51% yield pays about $51 a year ($4 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for AFSM?
With dividends reinvested, a AFSM position grows its share count by about 0.59% in the first year at today's price and yield.
How do I calculate AFSM dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the AFSM DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is AFSM's next ex-dividend date?
AFSM's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet; the most recent one was 2026-09-24. AFSM pays dividends quarterly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is AFSM's dividend growth rate?
AFSM's dividend changed -4.8% over the last year and 19.6% a year on average over five years.
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🌍 AFSM Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold AFSM.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 0.51% | -2.29% | $51 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 0.43% | -2.37% | $43 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 0.41% | -2.39% | $41 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 0.51% | -2.29% | $51 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 0.47% | -2.33% | $47 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 0.51% | -2.29% | $51 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 0.38% | -2.42% | $38 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 0.43% | -2.37% | $43 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 0.36% | -2.44% | $36 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 0.38% | -2.42% | $38 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 0.36% | -2.44% | $36 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 AFSM Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $0.20/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 AFSM Dividend Payment Schedule
AFSM pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-09-24.
📊 AFSM vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How AFSM compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for AFSM sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ AFSM Insider Activity
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First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) is currently trading at $39.56, trading near its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 0.51% based on an annual payout of $0.2021 per share.
AFSM (First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF) — 0.51% Dividend Yield Analysis
First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) is a financial services stock currently trading at $39.56 with a dividend yield of 0.51%. It pays an annual dividend of $0.2021 per share. Over the past 5 years, AFSM has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 19.6%.
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