Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF (MEMS) Dividend History
MEMS latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.53%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.72paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2024paying since
MEMS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $72
- Each payment
- $72
- Value of the shares
- $2,829
- Yield
- 2.53%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.72 per share, before tax.
MEMS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 2 payments).
MEMS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.7160 | +113.7% | 2.81% | 1 |
| 2024partial | $0.3350 | — | 1.42% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
MEMS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $26.97 | 2.65% | $0.72 | 2.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
MEMS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEMS | Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF | 2.46% | — |
| 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.
MEMS distribution history
2 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-22 | $0.7160 | +113.7% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-23 | $0.3350 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
MEMS dividend overview
Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.72 per share, a yield of 2.53% at the latest close of $28.29. In 2025 it paid $0.7160 per share, up 113.7% 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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MEMS dividends FAQ
Does MEMS pay a dividend?
Yes. MEMS pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.7160 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 17, 2025, payable December 22, 2025.
What is the MEMS dividend yield?
MEMS paid $0.72 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.53% at the latest close of $28.29.
When is the next MEMS 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 MEMS pay dividends?
MEMS pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did MEMS pay in dividends in 2025?
MEMS paid $0.7160 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of MEMS pay?
100 shares of MEMS would have paid about $72 over the past 12 months, before tax.