KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future… (KARS) Dividend History
KARS latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.22%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.06paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2018paying since
- −0.4%5-year growth a year
KARS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $6
- Each payment
- $6
- Value of the shares
- $2,526
- Yield
- 0.22%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.06 per share, before tax.
KARS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
KARS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 8 payments).
KARS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.0560 | −65.6% | 0.18% | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.1630 | −27.9% | 0.78% | 1 |
| 2023 | $0.2260 | −29.2% | 0.88% | 1 |
| 2022 | $0.3190 | −89.9% | 1.13% | 1 |
| 2021 | $3.15 | +5,424.6% | 6.73% | 1 |
| 2020 | $0.0570 | −86.9% | 0.14% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
KARS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $30.70 | 0.18% | $0.06 | 0.2% |
| 3 years ago | $24.49 | 0.23% | $0.45 | 1.8% |
| 5 years ago | $50.39 | 0.11% | $3.91 | 7.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
KARS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARS | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future… | 0.20% | 0.75% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
KARS distribution history
8 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-23 | $0.0560 | −65.6% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-18 | $0.1630 | −27.9% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | $0.2260 | −29.2% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | $0.3190 | −89.9% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | $3.1490 | +5,424.6% |
| 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | $0.0570 | −86.9% |
| 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | $0.4350 | +76.1% |
| 2018-12-26 | 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-28 | $0.2470 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
KARS dividend overview
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future… pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.06 per share, a yield of 0.22% at the latest close of $25.26. In 2025 it paid $0.0560 per share, down 65.6% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed −0.4% a year.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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KARS dividends FAQ
Does KARS pay a dividend?
Yes. KARS pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2018. The most recent was $0.0560 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 22, 2025, payable December 23, 2025.
What is the KARS dividend yield?
KARS paid $0.06 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.22% at the latest close of $25.26.
When is the next KARS dividend?
The next annual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does KARS pay dividends?
KARS pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did KARS pay in dividends in 2025?
KARS paid $0.0560 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of KARS pay?
100 shares of KARS would have paid about $6 over the past 12 months, before tax.