SPEM Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.528 | $52.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 285 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.528 | $52.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SPEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.056 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SPEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,137 | $60,693 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,682 | $303,466 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,364 | $606,932 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.98%. $10,000 in SPEM would currently pay about $198 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SPEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.528 | -31.6% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.772 | +46.5% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.527 | -14.4% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.616 | +36.6% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.451 | -17.6% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.547 | +22.6% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.446 | -31.8% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.654 | +42.5% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.459 | -51.6% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.949 | +167.3% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.355 | -30.7% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.512 | +71.2% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.299 | -58.7% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.724 | +89.5% |
| Jun 24, 2019 | — | $0.382 | -12.2% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.435 | +35.1% |
| Jun 18, 2018 | — | $0.322 | +17.1% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.275 | +82.7% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.1505 | -38.8% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.246 | +31.2% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.1875 | -52.5% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.3945 | +71.5% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.23 | -46.9% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.433 | +56.0% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.2775 | +17.8% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.2355 | -38.3% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.3815 | -1.8% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.3885 | +38.3% |
| Jun 15, 2012 | — | $0.281 | -63.2% |
| Dec 16, 2011 | — | $0.764 | +159.0% |
| Jun 17, 2011 | — | $0.295 | -51.0% |
| Dec 17, 2010 | — | $0.6025 | +131.7% |
| Jun 18, 2010 | — | $0.26 | +28.1% |
| Dec 18, 2009 | — | $0.203 | +745.8% |
| Jun 19, 2009 | — | $0.024 | -96.5% |
| Dec 19, 2008 | — | $0.6925 | -1.0% |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.6995 | — |
Payout risk check
SPEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved +20.3% 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 State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SPEM distribution FAQ
When is SPEM's next ex-distribution date?
SPEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.528 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does SPEM pay distributions?
SPEM pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.528 per share with an ex-date of Jun 22, 2026.
What is SPEM's distribution yield?
SPEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.43%, based on $1.30 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $53.41. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.056 per share, is 1.98%.
How much does SPEM pay per share?
SPEM pays about $0.528 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.056 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $105.60 a year.
Has SPEM grown or cut its distribution?
SPEM has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.4% a year (+13.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SPEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.98%, you would need about 1,137 shares of SPEM (roughly $60,693 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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