BKEM Distribution History & Yield
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.2837 | $28.37 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2837 | $28.37 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.2837 | $28.37 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 294 days) | Jul 14, 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 | $33,118 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,288 | $165,590 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,576 | $331,181 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.62%. $10,000 in BKEM would currently pay about $362 a year ($30 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 +36.3% 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
First distribution on our records: Jul 1, 2020. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 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 Oct 14, 2026.
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 1.85%, based on $0.5797 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.1347 per share, is 3.62%.
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 grown at 1.6% a year (+0.5% 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 3.62%, you would need about 1,058 shares of BKEM (roughly $33,118 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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