DBEM Distribution History & Yield
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.412 | $41.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.412 | $41.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DBEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.824 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DBEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,457 | $57,903 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,282 | $289,515 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,564 | $579,029 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.07%. $10,000 in DBEM would currently pay about $207 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DBEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.412 | -1.7% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.419 | +150.9% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.167 | -61.5% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.434 | +137.2% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.183 | -36.5% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.288 | -4.3% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.301 | +2.0% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.295 | +8.5% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.272 | +15.3% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.236 | +1.3% |
| Jun 25, 2021 | — | $0.233 | -37.5% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.373 | +251.9% |
| Jun 26, 2020 | — | $0.106 | -75.6% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | — | $0.435 | +140.3% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | — | $0.181 | -69.6% |
| Dec 19, 2018 | — | $0.596 | +80.1% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.331 | +934.4% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.032 | -82.4% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.182 | +46.8% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.124 | -60.4% |
| Dec 16, 2015 | — | $0.313 | -3.7% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.325 | -27.0% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.445 | +724.1% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.054 | -85.6% |
Payout risk check
DBEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 71/100).
Its share price moved +37.9% 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 Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF
The fund, using a "passive" or indexing investment approach, seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the underlying index, which is designed to track emerging market performance while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the U.S. dollar and the currencies of the countries included in the underlying index. It will invest at least 80% of its total assets in component securities of the underlying index. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Xtrackers. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2011. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DBEM distribution FAQ
When is DBEM's next ex-distribution date?
DBEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.412 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does DBEM pay distributions?
DBEM pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.412 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is DBEM's distribution yield?
DBEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.09%, based on $0.831 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.76. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.824 per share, is 2.07%.
How much does DBEM pay per share?
DBEM pays about $0.412 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.824 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $82.40 a year.
Has DBEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.5% a year (+38.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DBEM'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 DBEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.07%, you would need about 1,457 shares of DBEM (roughly $57,903 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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