SDEM Distribution History & Yield
Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 81 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 110 days) | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 (in 139 days) | Feb 9, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 (in 168 days) | Mar 10, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 226 days) | May 7, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 255 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 20, 2027 (in 284 days) | Jul 4, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 (in 313 days) | Aug 2, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 342 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.1381 | $13.81 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SDEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.657 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SDEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 725 | $24,811 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,622 | $124,056 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,243 | $248,111 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.84%. $10,000 in SDEM would currently pay about $484 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SDEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2026 | — | $0.14 | -2.1% |
| Apr 6, 2026 | — | $0.143 | +2.1% |
| Mar 4, 2026 | — | $0.14 | -2.8% |
| Feb 4, 2026 | — | $0.144 | +6.7% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | — | $0.135 | +3.8% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Apr 3, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | — | $0.13 | -7.1% |
| Feb 5, 2025 | — | $0.14 | -3.4% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Dec 4, 2024 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | — | $0.145 | +5.8% |
| Oct 3, 2024 | — | $0.137 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
SDEM's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved +22.1% 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 Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index tracks the performance of 50 equally-weighted companies that rank among the highest dividend yielding equity securities in emerging markets, as defined by MSCI.
Fund family: Global X Funds. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: May 1, 2015. 135 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SDEM distribution FAQ
When is SDEM's next ex-distribution date?
SDEM's next ex-distribution date is Oct 2, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1381 per share, expected on Oct 16, 2026.
How often does SDEM pay distributions?
SDEM pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.14 per share with an ex-date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is SDEM's distribution yield?
SDEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.84%, based on $1.657 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.657 per share, is 4.84%.
How much does SDEM pay per share?
SDEM pays about $0.1381 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.657 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $165.70 a year.
Has SDEM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 5.0% a year (+2.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SDEM'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 SDEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.84%, you would need about 725 shares of SDEM (roughly $24,811 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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