About F/M Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF (LFSC) — Dividend Analysis 2026
LFSC seeks to invest in innovative life sciences companies that are expected to create value and long-term growth. The actively managed fund relies on a specialized and experienced team to research complex life sciences companies. It invests in US equity securities identified to have growth potential that meet the criteria of technological advancement, market disruption, or artificial intelligence. The broad life science field includes biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostics and devices, healthcare services and technologies, and synthetic biology. Stock selection employs an extensive 10-step research process that includes reviews of publicly available and third-party information, peer reviews, financial and valuation models, internal research, surveys, as well as interviews and contact with management, industry and medical professionals, supply chain, and collaboration within the investment team. The fund may invest up to 20% in foreign companies listed on a US exchange.
Is LFSC a good dividend investment in 2026?
LFSC offers a 5.73% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
LFSC DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your LFSC portfolio grows to $17.5K vs $15.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
LFSC dividend growth history & forecast
LFSC has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 5.73%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 LFSC Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold LFSC.
Gross yield
5.73%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
4.87%
Real yield (−CPI)
2.07%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
5.73%
2.93%
$573 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
4.87%
2.07%
$487 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
4.58%
1.78%
$458 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
5.73%
2.93%
$573 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
5.23%
2.43%
$523 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
5.73%
2.93%
$573 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
4.30%
1.50%
$430 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
4.87%
2.07%
$487 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
4.01%
1.21%
$401 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
4.22%
1.42%
$422 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
4.01%
1.21%
$401 / 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.
🎯 LFSC Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
21yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your LFSC investment of $34.91/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$6.1K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$3.6K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in LFSC for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$492,930
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 LFSC Dividend Payment Schedule
LFSC pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
💰
10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 LFSC vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How LFSC compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+2.83% vs sectorBetter
LFSC
5.73%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
LFSC
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
LFSC
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for LFSC sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ LFSC Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the LFSC dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →