PLUS Korea Defense Industry ETF (KDEF) Dividend History
KDEF latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 8.70%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.96paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2025paying since
KDEF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $296
- Each payment
- $296
- Value of the shares
- $3,404
- Yield
- 8.70%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.96 per share, before tax.
KDEF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 1 payments).
KDEF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025partial | $2.96 | — | 6.75% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
KDEF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $48.83 | 6.07% | $2.96 | 6.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
KDEF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDEF | PLUS Korea Defense Industry ETF | 1.74% | 0.63% |
| 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.
KDEF distribution history
1 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-31 | $2.9630 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
KDEF dividend overview
PLUS Korea Defense Industry ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.96 per share, a yield of 8.70% at the latest close of $34.04.
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.
Related: KDEF chart, KDEF performance, KDEF holdings, KDEF overview.
KDEF dividends FAQ
Does KDEF pay a dividend?
Yes. KDEF pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $2.9630 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 30, 2025, payable December 31, 2025.
What is the KDEF dividend yield?
KDEF paid $2.96 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 8.70% at the latest close of $34.04.
When is the next KDEF 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 KDEF pay dividends?
KDEF pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of KDEF pay?
100 shares of KDEF would have paid about $296 over the past 12 months, before tax.