GAEM Distribution History & Yield
Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 16 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (in 46 days) | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 (in 76 days) | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 (in 136 days) | Feb 6, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 (in 166 days) | Mar 8, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 226 days) | May 7, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 (in 256 days) | Jun 6, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 316 days) | Aug 5, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 346 days) | Sep 4, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GAEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.74 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GAEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 690 | $18,447 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,449 | $92,234 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,897 | $184,469 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.51%. $10,000 in GAEM would currently pay about $651 a year ($54 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GAEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +7.1% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +7.7% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | — | $0.13 | -35.0% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +53.8% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.13 | -67.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.40 | — |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.948 Special | — |
Payout risk check
GAEM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 48/100).
Its share price moved +1.3% 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 Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in bonds issued by, or tied economically to, issuers in emerging markets, denominated in USD or local currency. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities of issuers in emerging markets. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Simplify Asset Management. Category: Emerging Markets Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2024. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GAEM distribution FAQ
When is GAEM's next ex-distribution date?
GAEM's next ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 16 days, 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 Oct 9, 2026.
How often does GAEM pay distributions?
GAEM pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Aug 26, 2026.
What is GAEM's distribution yield?
GAEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.92%, based on $1.85 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.75. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.74 per share, is 6.51%.
How much does GAEM pay per share?
GAEM 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 GAEM grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, GAEM'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 GAEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.51%, you would need about 690 shares of GAEM (roughly $18,447 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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