DEM Distribution History & Yield
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 61 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.765 | $76.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 152 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.765 | $76.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 243 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.765 | $76.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 (in 334 days) | Oct 8, 2027 | $0.765 | $76.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.06 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 393 | $21,129 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,961 | $105,647 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,922 | $211,294 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.68%. $10,000 in DEM would currently pay about $568 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | — | $0.765 | +5.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.725 | +208.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.235 | +226.4% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.072 | -82.6% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $0.413 | -48.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.80 | +39.1% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.575 | +36.9% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.42 | +110.0% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | — | $0.20 | -81.1% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $1.06 | +66.9% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | $0.635 | +182.2% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.225 | -28.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.315 | -71.4% |
| Sep 25, 2023 | — | $1.10 | +52.8% |
| Jun 26, 2023 | — | $0.72 | +620.0% |
| Mar 27, 2023 | — | $0.10 | -76.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.431 | -71.5% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $1.51 | +98.7% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.76 | +105.4% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.37 | +1441.7% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.024 | -96.6% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.716 | -27.7% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.99 | +54.7% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.64 | +265.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.175 | -40.3% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.293 | -68.8% |
| Sep 22, 2020 | — | $0.94 | +102.2% |
| Jun 23, 2020 | — | $0.465 | +1309.1% |
| Mar 24, 2020 | — | $0.033 | -91.9% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.405 | -64.8% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $1.15 | +117.0% |
| Jun 24, 2019 | — | $0.53 | +404.8% |
| Mar 26, 2019 | — | $0.105 | -53.7% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.227 | -80.2% |
| Sep 25, 2018 | — | $1.147 | +173.1% |
| Jun 25, 2018 | — | $0.42 | +47.4% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | — | $0.285 | -70.0% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.95 | +120.9% |
| Jun 26, 2017 | — | $0.43 | +58.7% |
| Dec 23, 2016 | — | $0.271 | -66.3% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | — | $0.805 | +187.5% |
| Jun 20, 2016 | — | $0.28 | -0.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.282 | -71.9% |
| Sep 21, 2015 | — | $1.005 | +177.6% |
| Jun 22, 2015 | — | $0.362 | -17.9% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.441 | -65.1% |
| Sep 22, 2014 | — | $1.263 | +187.7% |
| Jun 23, 2014 | — | $0.439 | +143.9% |
| Mar 24, 2014 | — | $0.18 | -27.4% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | — | $0.248 | -68.3% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.782 | -16.1% |
| Jun 24, 2013 | — | $0.932 | +616.9% |
| Mar 22, 2013 | — | $0.13 | -35.6% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.202 | -74.2% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $0.783 | +12.3% |
| Jun 25, 2012 | — | $0.697 | +245.0% |
| Mar 26, 2012 | — | $0.202 | -19.2% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.25 | -73.2% |
| Sep 26, 2011 | — | $0.933 | +1.1% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.923 | +436.6% |
| Mar 21, 2011 | — | $0.172 | -53.4% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $0.369 | -42.9% |
| Sep 20, 2010 | — | $0.646 | -15.1% |
| Jun 28, 2010 | — | $0.761 | +372.7% |
| Mar 29, 2010 | — | $0.161 | -4.7% |
| Dec 21, 2009 | — | $0.169 | -73.5% |
| Sep 21, 2009 | — | $0.638 | +6.7% |
| Jun 22, 2009 | — | $0.598 | +1007.4% |
| Mar 23, 2009 | — | $0.054 | -88.9% |
| Dec 22, 2008 | — | $1.902 Special | — |
| Dec 17, 2007 | — | $0.488 | — |
Payout risk check
DEM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 44/100).
Its share price moved +17.2% 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 WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the index that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents. The index is a modified capitalization-weighted index that is comprised of the highest dividend-yielding common stocks selected from the index, which defines the dividend-paying universe of companies in emerging markets throughout the world. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: WisdomTree. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 17, 2007. 71 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DEM distribution FAQ
When is DEM's next ex-distribution date?
DEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 25, 2026 (in 61 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.765 per share, expected on Jan 8, 2027.
How often does DEM pay distributions?
DEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.765 per share with an ex-date of Sep 25, 2026.
What is DEM's distribution yield?
DEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.10%, based on $2.21 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $53.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.06 per share, is 5.68%.
How much does DEM pay per share?
DEM pays about $0.765 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.06 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $306.00 a year.
Has DEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.0% a year (+10.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DEM'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 DEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.68%, you would need about 393 shares of DEM (roughly $21,129 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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