EMSF Distribution History & Yield
Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $2.026 | $202.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMSF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.026 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMSF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 593 | $23,790 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,962 | $118,949 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,924 | $237,897 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.04%. $10,000 in EMSF would currently pay about $504 a year ($42 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMSF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $2.026 | +153.9% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.798 | +13200.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.006 | — |
Payout risk check
EMSF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 12/100).
Its share price moved +47.3% 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 Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets, which include borrowings for investment purposes, in the common and preferred stocks of companies of any market capitalization located in emerging market countries that satisfy one or more of the fund’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) standards. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Matthews Asia Funds. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 14, 2023. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMSF distribution FAQ
When is EMSF's next ex-distribution date?
EMSF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 19, 2026 (in 101 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.026 per share, expected on Jan 2, 2027.
How often does EMSF pay distributions?
EMSF pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.026 per share with an ex-date of Dec 17, 2025.
What is EMSF's distribution yield?
EMSF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.04%, based on $2.026 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.17. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.026 per share, is 5.04%.
How much does EMSF pay per share?
EMSF pays about $2.026 per share each year, which works out to roughly $2.026 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $202.60 a year.
Has EMSF grown or cut its distribution?
EMSF has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +153.9%.
How many shares of EMSF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.04%, you would need about 593 shares of EMSF (roughly $23,790 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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