KraneShares ETF (KBUF) Dividend History
KBUF latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 9.16%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.30paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2024paying since
KBUF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $230
- Each payment
- $230
- Value of the shares
- $2,512
- Yield
- 9.16%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.30 per share, before tax.
KBUF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 2 payments).
KBUF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.30 | +134.0% | 7.51% | 1 |
| 2024partial | $0.9830 | — | 3.53% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
KBUF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $34.02 | 6.76% | $2.30 | 6.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
KBUF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF | KraneShares ETF | 7.18% | 0.95% |
| 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.
KBUF distribution history
2 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-31 | $2.3000 | +134.0% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-31 | $0.9830 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
KBUF dividend overview
KraneShares ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.30 per share, a yield of 9.16% at the latest close of $25.12. In 2025 it paid $2.30 per share, up 134.0% from 2024.
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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KBUF dividends FAQ
Does KBUF pay a dividend?
Yes. KBUF pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $2.3000 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 30, 2025, payable December 31, 2025.
What is the KBUF dividend yield?
KBUF paid $2.30 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 9.16% at the latest close of $25.12.
When is the next KBUF 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 KBUF pay dividends?
KBUF pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did KBUF pay in dividends in 2025?
KBUF paid $2.30 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of KBUF pay?
100 shares of KBUF would have paid about $230 over the past 12 months, before tax.