EMBX Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.2403 | $24.03 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMBX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.8833 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 12 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMBX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 417 | $21,230 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,081 | $106,150 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,162 | $212,300 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.65%. $10,000 in EMBX would currently pay about $565 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMBX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.261 | +0.8% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.259 | +7.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.242 | -13.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.281 | +20.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.233 | +19.5% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.195 | -11.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.219 | +4.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.21 | -21.9% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.269 | +5.5% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.255 | +16.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.219 | -67.4% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.6726 | — |
Payout risk check
EMBX's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 56/100).
Its share price moved +3.3% 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 VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in emerging market debt securities. An instrument will qualify as an emerging market debt security if it is either (i) issued by an emerging market government, quasi-government or corporate entity (regardless of the currency in which it is denominated) or (ii) denominated in the currency of an emerging market country (regardless of the location of the issuer). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Emerging Markets Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2012. 12 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMBX distribution FAQ
When is EMBX's next ex-distribution date?
EMBX's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2403 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does EMBX pay distributions?
EMBX pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.261 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is EMBX's distribution yield?
EMBX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.18%, based on $2.643 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.8833 per share, is 5.65%.
How much does EMBX pay per share?
EMBX pays about $0.2403 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.8833 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $288.33 a year.
Has EMBX grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EMBX'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 EMBX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.65%, you would need about 417 shares of EMBX (roughly $21,230 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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