KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (KEMX) Dividend History
KEMX latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.54%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.22paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2019paying since
- +19.5%5-year growth a year
KEMX dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $122
- Each payment
- $122
- Value of the shares
- $4,790
- Yield
- 2.54%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.22 per share, before tax.
KEMX distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
KEMX distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 8 payments).
KEMX distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.22 | +29.5% | 3.28% | 2 |
| 2024 | $0.9390 | +65.0% | 3.39% | 1 |
| 2023 | $0.5690 | −42.6% | 2.00% | 1 |
| 2022 | $0.9910 | −33.5% | 4.11% | 1 |
| 2021 | $1.49 | +199.4% | 4.79% | 1 |
| 2020 | $0.4980 | −32.3% | 1.69% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
KEMX yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $36.37 | 3.34% | $1.22 | 3.3% |
| 3 years ago | $25.30 | 4.81% | $2.72 | 10.8% |
| 5 years ago | $32.19 | 3.78% | $5.21 | 16.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
KEMX yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 2.41% | 0.23% |
| 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.
KEMX distribution history
8 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-23 | $0.0420 | −96.4% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-23 | $1.1740 | +25.0% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-18 | $0.9390 | +65.0% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | $0.5690 | −42.6% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | $0.9910 | −33.5% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | $1.4910 | +199.4% |
| 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | $0.4980 | −32.3% |
| 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | $0.7360 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
KEMX dividend overview
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.22 per share, a yield of 2.54% at the latest close of $47.90. In 2025 it paid $1.22 per share, up 29.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +19.5% 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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KEMX dividends FAQ
Does KEMX pay a dividend?
Yes. KEMX pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2019. The most recent was $0.0420 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 30, 2025, payable December 23, 2025.
What is the KEMX dividend yield?
KEMX paid $1.22 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.54% at the latest close of $47.90.
When is the next KEMX 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 KEMX pay dividends?
KEMX pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did KEMX pay in dividends in 2025?
KEMX paid $1.22 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of KEMX pay?
100 shares of KEMX would have paid about $122 over the past 12 months, before tax.