Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (VEM) Dividend History
VEM latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-March 2027 (not yet announced).
- 3.14%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.82paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2026paying since
VEM dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $82
- Each payment
- $41
- Value of the shares
- $2,624
- Yield
- 3.14%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.82 per share, before tax.
VEM distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 2 payments).
VEM distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.8230 | — | — | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VEM yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEM | Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 3.14% | — |
| 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.
VEM distribution history
2 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-28 | $0.2800 | −48.4% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-29 | $0.5430 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VEM dividend overview
Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.82 per share, a yield of 3.14% at the latest close of $26.24.
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: VEM chart, VEM holdings, VEM overview.
VEM dividends FAQ
Does VEM pay a dividend?
Yes. VEM pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.2800 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 21, 2026, payable September 28, 2026.
What is the VEM dividend yield?
VEM paid $0.82 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.14% at the latest close of $26.24.
When is the next VEM dividend?
The next semiannual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-March 2027.
How often does VEM pay dividends?
VEM pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VEM pay?
100 shares of VEM would have paid about $82 over the past 12 months, before tax.