About First Trust Developed International Equity Select ETF (RNDM) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets in the common stocks, depositary receipts, preferred shares and real estate investment trusts ("REITs") that comprise the index. The index is designed to select low volatility securities issued by companies operating in developed market countries (excluding the United States).
Is RNDM a good dividend investment in 2026?
RNDM offers a 3.97% 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.
RNDM DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your RNDM portfolio grows to $14.8K vs $14.0K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
RNDM dividend growth history & forecast
RNDM 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 3.97%.
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.
🌍 RNDM Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold RNDM.
Gross yield
3.97%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
3.37%
Real yield (−CPI)
0.57%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
3.97%
1.17%
$397 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
3.37%
0.57%
$337 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
3.18%
0.38%
$318 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
3.97%
1.17%
$397 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
3.62%
0.82%
$362 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
3.97%
1.17%
$397 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
2.98%
0.18%
$298 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
3.37%
0.57%
$337 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
2.78%
-0.02%
$278 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
2.92%
0.12%
$292 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
2.78%
-0.02%
$278 / 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.
🎯 RNDM Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
30yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your RNDM investment of $50.35/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$3.9K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$1.5K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in RNDM for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$710,823
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 RNDM Dividend Payment Schedule
RNDM pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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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
📊 RNDM vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How RNDM compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+1.07% vs sectorBetter
RNDM
3.97%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
RNDM
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
RNDM
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for RNDM sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ RNDM Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
0.33
🔴 Distress Zone — elevated dividend cut risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
6/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 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 RNDM 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 →