ELD Distribution History & Yield
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (today) | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 (in 30 days) | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 (in 90 days) | Feb 6, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 (in 120 days) | Mar 8, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 180 days) | May 7, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 (in 210 days) | Jun 6, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 270 days) | Aug 5, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 300 days) | Sep 4, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ELD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.885 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ELD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 690 | $19,407 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,449 | $97,034 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,897 | $194,069 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.18%. $10,000 in ELD would currently pay about $618 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ELD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | — | $0.145 | +7.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +8.0% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
ELD's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -2.1% 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 WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through investment in bonds and other debt instruments denominated in the local currencies of emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in Local Debt. The Advisor attempts to maintain an aggregate portfolio duration of between two and ten years under normal market conditions. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: WisdomTree. Category: Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond. First distribution on our records: Sep 20, 2010. 191 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ELD distribution FAQ
When is ELD's next ex-distribution date?
ELD's next ex-distribution date is Oct 25, 2026 (today, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.145 per share, expected on Nov 8, 2026.
How often does ELD pay distributions?
ELD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.145 per share with an ex-date of Sep 25, 2026.
What is ELD's distribution yield?
ELD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.18%, based on $1.74 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.74 per share, is 6.18%.
How much does ELD pay per share?
ELD pays about $0.145 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.74 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $174.00 a year.
Has ELD grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, ELD'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 ELD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.18%, you would need about 690 shares of ELD (roughly $19,407 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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