AVEM vs XCNY
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AVEM
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
XCNY
State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- XCNY yields more today: 1.61% vs 1.10% (forward).
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year AVEM delivered the higher total return: +38.6% vs +34.2% (price change plus payouts).
- XCNY is cheaper to own: 0.19% vs 0.33% expense ratio.
- XCNY has the steadier distribution: consistency 74/100 vs 52/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AVEM | XCNY |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $96.81 | $34.24 |
| TTM yield | 1.81% | 2.18% |
| Forward yield | 1.10% | 1.61% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.062 | $0.552 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.33% | 0.19% |
| 1-year payout growth | -13.0% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.1% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 52/100 | 74/100 |
| 1-year total return | +38.6% | +34.2% |
| 1-year price return | +36.2% | +31.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 28.1B | 10.1M |
| Years paying | 6.7 | 1.7 |
| 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 | XCNY | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 103.3 | 292.1 |
| Income per year | $110 | $161 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AVEM · Model XCNY
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVEM Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.531 | Est. |
| AVEM May 31, 2027 | Jun 14, 2027 | $0.531 | Est. |
| XCNY Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $0.276 | Est. |
| XCNY Jun 21, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.276 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AVEMXCNY
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 XCNY?
XCNY currently has the higher trailing yield: AVEM yields 1.81% and XCNY yields 2.18%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AVEM and XCNY pay?
AVEM pays twice a year and XCNY pays twice a year. AVEM's next ex-date is Dec 4, 2026 and XCNY's is Dec 21, 2026.
Is AVEM or XCNY better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AVEM and XCNY 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.