JPAN Distribution History & Yield
Matthews Japan 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 | $1.827 | $182.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JPAN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.827 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much JPAN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 657 | $28,720 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,285 | $143,599 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,569 | $287,199 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.18%. $10,000 in JPAN would currently pay about $418 a year ($35 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JPAN distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $1.827 | +290.4% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.468 | +249.3% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.134 | — |
Payout risk check
JPAN's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 10/100).
Its share price moved +23.2% over the past year.
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About Matthews Japan 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 located in Japan.
Fund family: Matthews Asia Funds. Category: Japan Stock. 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.
JPAN distribution FAQ
When is JPAN's next ex-distribution date?
JPAN'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 $1.827 per share, expected on Jan 2, 2027.
How often does JPAN pay distributions?
JPAN pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.827 per share with an ex-date of Dec 17, 2025.
What is JPAN's distribution yield?
JPAN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.18%, based on $1.827 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.827 per share, is 4.18%.
How much does JPAN pay per share?
JPAN pays about $1.827 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.827 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $182.70 a year.
Has JPAN grown or cut its distribution?
JPAN has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +290.4%.
How many shares of JPAN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.18%, you would need about 657 shares of JPAN (roughly $28,720 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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