AEF Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.26 | $26.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.04 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much AEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,154 | $9,612 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,770 | $48,058 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,539 | $96,115 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 12.48%. $10,000 in AEF would currently pay about $1,248 a year ($104 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AEF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +13.0% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.23 | +9.5% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +16.7% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +50.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.09 | -10.0% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.09 | -10.0% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.10 | -9.1% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.11 | -21.4% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.14 | -6.7% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.15 | -6.2% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.16 | +154.0% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.063 | -53.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.134 | +204.5% |
AEF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Raised 73.3% | $0.15 | $0.26 | Paid |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Raised 53.3% | $0.15 | $0.23 | Paid |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Raised 40.0% | $0.15 | $0.21 | Paid |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Raised 80.0% | $0.10 | $0.18 | Paid |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Raised 13.3% | $0.15 | $0.17 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
AEF scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund and managed by Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. It invests in the public equity markets of global emerging ex-China region. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up security selection approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It conducts internal research to create its portfolio. abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 15, 1989. 102 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AEF dividend FAQ
When is AEF's next ex-dividend date?
AEF's next ex-dividend date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.26 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does AEF pay dividends?
AEF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.26 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is AEF's dividend yield?
AEF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 10.56%, based on $0.88 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $8.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.04 per share, is 12.48%.
How much does AEF pay per share?
AEF pays about $0.26 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.04 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $104.00 a year.
Has AEF grown or cut its dividend?
AEF has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.2% a year (+54.4% over the last year). AEF did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of AEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 12.48%, you would need about 1,154 shares of AEF (roughly $9,612 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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