KCAI Distribution History & Yield
KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KCAI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.081 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much KCAI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 14,815 | $222,222 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 74,075 | $1,111,111 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 148,149 | $2,222,222 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.54%. $10,000 in KCAI would currently pay about $54 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KCAI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | — | $17.129 Special | — |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.081 | -86.3% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $10.717 Special | — |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.593 | — |
Payout risk check
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About KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of the underlying index and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to those in the underlying index. The underlying index seeks to provide a total return that exceeds the CSI 300 Index using an automated algorithmic machine learning investment process (“AI Process”) developed by Quant Insight Ltd. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: KraneShares. Category: Greater China Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 17, 2024. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KCAI distribution FAQ
When is KCAI's next ex-distribution date?
KCAI's next ex-distribution date is Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.081 per share, expected on Jan 26, 2027.
How often does KCAI pay distributions?
KCAI pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.081 per share with an ex-date of Dec 30, 2025.
What is KCAI's distribution yield?
KCAI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.54%, based on $0.081 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $15.00. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.081 per share, is 0.54%.
How much does KCAI pay per share?
KCAI pays about $0.081 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.081 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $8.10 a year.
Has KCAI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, KCAI'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 KCAI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.54%, you would need about 14,815 shares of KCAI (roughly $222,222 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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