AVEM vs VEM
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF compared with Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AVEM
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
VEM
Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VEM yields more today: 4.30% vs 1.48% (forward).
- AVEM pays twice a year; VEM pays every quarter.
- AVEM is cheaper to own: 0.33% vs 0.49% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AVEM | VEM |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $87.50 | $26.06 |
| TTM yield | 2.75% | 3.16% |
| Forward yield | 1.48% | 4.30% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.296 | $1.12 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Mar 2, 2027 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.33% | 0.49% |
| 1-year payout growth | +19.1% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +17.2% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 55/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +19.7% | — |
| 1-year price return | +16.5% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 28.3B | 7.0M |
| Years paying | 6.8 | 0.3 |
| Sector / category | Diversified Emerging Mkts | Diversified Emerging Mkts |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| AVEM | VEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 114.3 | 383.7 |
| Income per year | $148 | $430 |
| Income per month (avg) | $12 | $36 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AVEM · Model VEM
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVEM Mar 2, 2027 | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.648 | Est. |
| AVEM Aug 24, 2027 | Sep 7, 2027 | $0.648 | Est. |
| VEM Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.28 | Est. |
| VEM Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.28 | Est. |
| VEM Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.28 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AVEMVEM
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, AVEM or VEM?
VEM currently has the higher trailing yield: AVEM yields 2.75% and VEM yields 3.16%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AVEM and VEM pay?
AVEM pays twice a year and VEM pays every quarter. AVEM's next ex-date is Mar 2, 2027 and VEM's is Dec 21, 2026.
Is AVEM or VEM better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AVEM and VEM differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.