KEMX Distribution History & Yield
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.042 | $4.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KEMX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.042 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 8 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much KEMX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 28,572 | $1,498,914 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 142,858 | $7,494,572 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 285,715 | $14,989,143 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.08%. $10,000 in KEMX would currently pay about $8 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KEMX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.042 | -96.4% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.174 | +25.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.939 | +65.0% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.569 | -42.6% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.991 | -33.5% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $1.491 | +199.4% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.498 | -32.3% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | — | $0.736 | — |
Payout risk check
KEMX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 48/100).
Its share price moved +61.2% 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 KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in instruments in its underlying index or in instruments that have economic characteristics similar to those in the underlying index. The underlying index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the equity market performance of mid- and large-cap companies of emerging market countries, excluding China.
Fund family: KraneShares. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2019. 8 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KEMX distribution FAQ
When is KEMX's next ex-distribution date?
KEMX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.042 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does KEMX pay distributions?
KEMX pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.042 per share with an ex-date of Dec 30, 2025.
What is KEMX's distribution yield?
KEMX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.32%, based on $1.216 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $52.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.042 per share, is 0.08%.
How much does KEMX pay per share?
KEMX pays about $0.042 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.042 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $4.20 a year.
Has KEMX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.5% a year (+29.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, KEMX'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 KEMX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.08%, you would need about 28,572 shares of KEMX (roughly $1,498,914 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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