BKEM Distribution History & Yield
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2837 | $28.37 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.2837 | $28.37 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 247 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.2837 | $28.37 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 338 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.2837 | $28.37 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BKEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.1347 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BKEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,058 | $29,951 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,288 | $149,753 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,576 | $299,506 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.01%. $10,000 in BKEM would currently pay about $401 a year ($33 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BKEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.2837 | +329.8% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.066 | -71.3% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.23 | +31.2% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.1753 | +94.8% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.09 | -33.8% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.136 | -22.6% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.1757 | +7.3% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.1637 | +149.2% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.0657 | -41.9% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.113 | -41.6% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.1933 | +17.4% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.1647 | +73.9% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.0947 | +138.7% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.0397 | -81.3% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.212 | +6.0% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.20 | +86.3% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.1073 | +18.8% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.0903 | -55.6% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | $0.2037 | +37.6% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $0.148 | +137.4% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | — | $0.0623 | -64.4% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.1753 | +17.1% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | — | $0.1497 | +43.9% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | — | $0.104 | — |
Payout risk check
BKEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 60/100).
Its share price moved +15.7% 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 BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF
The fund normally invests substantially all of its assets in equity securities comprising the Solactive GBS Emerging Markets Large & Mid Cap USD Index NTR, depositary receipts based on securities comprising the index, ETFs providing exposure to such securities, and derivatives with economic characteristics similar to such securities or the index. The index is a free float market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the performance of emerging market large- and mid-capitalization companies. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: BNY Mellon. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Jul 1, 2020. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BKEM distribution FAQ
When is BKEM's next ex-distribution date?
BKEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2837 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does BKEM pay distributions?
BKEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.2837 per share with an ex-date of Jul 1, 2026.
What is BKEM's distribution yield?
BKEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.23%, based on $0.3497 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.1347 per share, is 4.01%.
How much does BKEM pay per share?
BKEM pays about $0.2837 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.1347 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $113.47 a year.
Has BKEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 9.9% a year (-44.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BKEM'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 BKEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.01%, you would need about 1,058 shares of BKEM (roughly $29,951 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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