VEM Distribution History & Yield
Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.12 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,072 | $27,921 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,358 | $139,607 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,715 | $279,214 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.30%. $10,000 in VEM would currently pay about $430 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.28 | -48.4% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.543 | — |
Payout risk check
VEM does not have enough distribution history for a consistency score yet.
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About Virtus Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in the securities of companies that pay dividend income and are tied economically to emerging market countries. The fund normally invests primarily in common stocks, either directly or indirectly through depositary receipts.
Fund family: Virtus. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2026. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VEM distribution FAQ
When is VEM's next ex-distribution date?
VEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.28 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does VEM pay distributions?
VEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.28 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is VEM's distribution yield?
VEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.16%, based on $0.823 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.12 per share, is 4.30%.
How much does VEM pay per share?
VEM pays about $0.28 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $112.00 a year.
Has VEM grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, VEM'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 VEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.30%, you would need about 1,072 shares of VEM (roughly $27,921 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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