KraneShares China Alpha ETF (KCAI) Dividend History
KCAI latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-January 2027 (not yet announced).
- 186.18%trailing 12-month yield
- $27.93paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2024paying since
KCAI dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $2,793
- Each payment
- $698
- Value of the shares
- $1,500
- Yield
- 186.18%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $27.93 per share, before tax.
KCAI distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
KCAI distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $17.13 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $10.80 | +1,720.9% | 76.08% | 2 |
| 2024partial | $0.5930 | — | 6.39% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
KCAI yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $13.26 | 210.68% | $27.93 | 210.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
KCAI yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAI | KraneShares China Alpha ETF | 2.63% | — |
| 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.
KCAI distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-26 | $17.1290 | +21,046.9% |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-23 | $0.0810 | −99.2% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-23 | $10.7170 | +1,707.3% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-18 | $0.5930 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
KCAI dividend overview
KraneShares China Alpha ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $27.93 per share, a yield of 186.18% at the latest close of $15.00. In 2025 it paid $10.80 per share, up 1,720.9% 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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KCAI dividends FAQ
Does KCAI pay a dividend?
Yes. KCAI pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $17.1290 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 23, 2026, payable October 26, 2026.
What is the KCAI dividend yield?
KCAI paid $27.93 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 186.18% at the latest close of $15.00.
When is the next KCAI dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-January 2027.
How often does KCAI pay dividends?
KCAI pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did KCAI pay in dividends in 2025?
KCAI paid $10.80 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of KCAI pay?
100 shares of KCAI would have paid about $2,793 over the past 12 months, before tax.