ECON Distribution History & Yield
Columbia Research Enhanced Emerging Economies ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.484 | $48.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ECON's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.484 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 16 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ECON do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,480 | $80,281 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 12,397 | $401,405 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 24,794 | $802,810 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.49%. $10,000 in ECON would currently pay about $149 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ECON distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.484 | +208.3% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.157 | -52.1% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.328 | -19.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.405 | +57.0% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.258 | +44.1% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.179 | -54.6% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.394 | +97.0% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.20 | +102.0% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.099 | -39.6% |
| Dec 23, 2016 | — | $0.164 | -30.2% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.235 | -22.4% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.303 | +54.6% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.196 | +84.9% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.106 | -13.1% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.122 | +617.6% |
| Dec 29, 2010 | — | $0.017 | — |
Payout risk check
ECON's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 58/100).
Its share price moved +22.1% 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 Columbia Research Enhanced Emerging Economies ETF
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. The index reflects a rules-based strategic beta approach to investing in the companies that comprise the Solactive GBS Emerging Markets Large & Mid Cap USD Index with the index designed to seek to achieve stronger total return when compared with the Starting Universe.
Fund family: Columbia Threadneedle. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 29, 2010. 16 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ECON distribution FAQ
When is ECON's next ex-distribution date?
ECON's next ex-distribution date is Dec 17, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.484 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does ECON pay distributions?
ECON pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.484 per share with an ex-date of Dec 18, 2025.
What is ECON's distribution yield?
ECON's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.49%, based on $0.484 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $32.38. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.484 per share, is 1.49%.
How much does ECON pay per share?
ECON pays about $0.484 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.484 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $48.40 a year.
Has ECON grown or cut its distribution?
ECON has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 22.0% a year (+208.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ECON do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.49%, you would need about 2,480 shares of ECON (roughly $80,281 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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