PEMX Distribution History & Yield
Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $4.501 | $450.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PEMX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.501 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PEMX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 267 | $23,375 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,334 | $116,875 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,667 | $233,751 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.13%. $10,000 in PEMX would currently pay about $513 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PEMX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $4.501 | +74.9% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $2.573 | +679.7% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | — | $0.33 | — |
Payout risk check
PEMX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 31/100).
Its share price moved +46.9% over the past year.
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About Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in securities of emerging market companies excluding companies domiciled, or whose stock is listed for trading on an exchange, in China, as well as companies domiciled in Hong Kong. Putnam Management invests significantly in small and mid-size companies. In evaluating potential investments, Putnam Management seeks high-quality companies with mispriced earnings growth that can potentially deliver excess return over the fund’s benchmark. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Franklin Templeton Investments. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 26, 2023. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PEMX distribution FAQ
When is PEMX's next ex-distribution date?
PEMX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $4.501 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does PEMX pay distributions?
PEMX pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $4.501 per share with an ex-date of Dec 19, 2025.
What is PEMX's distribution yield?
PEMX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.13%, based on $4.501 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $87.68. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.501 per share, is 5.13%.
How much does PEMX pay per share?
PEMX pays about $4.501 per share each year, which works out to roughly $4.501 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $450.10 a year.
Has PEMX grown or cut its distribution?
PEMX has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +74.9%.
How many shares of PEMX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.13%, you would need about 267 shares of PEMX (roughly $23,375 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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