AGEM Distribution History & Yield
abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.556 | $55.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.556 | $55.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.556 | $55.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.556 | $55.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AGEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.224 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 7 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much AGEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 540 | $24,435 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,698 | $122,174 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,396 | $244,349 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.91%. $10,000 in AGEM would currently pay about $491 a year ($41 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AGEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.556 | +104.4% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.272 | +60.0% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.17 | -0.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.171 | -44.8% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.31 | +47.6% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.21 | +50.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.14 | — |
Payout risk check
AGEM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 49/100).
Its share price moved +22.0% over the past year.
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 Dividend Active ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies that pay dividend income. The fund will invest primarily in common stocks but may also invest in other types of equity securities, including, but not limited to, preferred stock and depositary receipts.
Fund family: abrdn Funds. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Mar 25, 2025. 7 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AGEM distribution FAQ
When is AGEM's next ex-distribution date?
AGEM's next ex-distribution 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 $0.556 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does AGEM pay distributions?
AGEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.556 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is AGEM's distribution yield?
AGEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.58%, based on $1.169 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.29. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.224 per share, is 4.91%.
How much does AGEM pay per share?
AGEM pays about $0.556 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.224 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $222.40 a year.
Has AGEM grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, AGEM's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of AGEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.91%, you would need about 540 shares of AGEM (roughly $24,435 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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