VEMY Distribution History & Yield
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 (in 42 days) | Nov 4, 2026 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 (in 73 days) | Dec 5, 2026 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 104 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 (in 135 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 (in 166 days) | Mar 8, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 (in 228 days) | May 9, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jun 9, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 (in 290 days) | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 321 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1349 | $13.49 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VEMY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.6185 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VEMY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 742 | $21,164 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,708 | $105,820 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,415 | $211,640 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.67%. $10,000 in VEMY would currently pay about $567 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VEMY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +30.4% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | — | $0.115 | -8.7% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.126 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2026 | — | $0.126 | -14.3% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $0.147 | -9.3% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.162 | +26.6% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.128 | +2.4% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.125 | -28.6% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.708 Special | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | — | $0.175 | +6.7% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | — | $0.164 | -4.1% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.171 | +1.2% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | — | $0.169 | +3.0% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | — | $0.164 | -6.3% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.175 | +4.2% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $0.168 | -1.2% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +15.6% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.147 | -14.0% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | — | $0.171 | +78.1% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | — | $0.096 | -42.5% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.896 Special | — |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | $0.167 | +7.7% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | — | $0.155 | -22.5% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +9.3% |
Payout risk check
VEMY's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).
Its share price moved +3.1% 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 Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in high yield bonds that are economically tied to emerging market countries, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such investments. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Virtus. Category: Emerging Markets Bond. First distribution on our records: Jan 20, 2023. 44 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VEMY distribution FAQ
When is VEMY's next ex-distribution date?
VEMY's next ex-distribution date is Sep 20, 2026 (in 11 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1349 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does VEMY pay distributions?
VEMY pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is VEMY's distribution yield?
VEMY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.57%, based on $1.589 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.55. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.6185 per share, is 5.67%.
How much does VEMY pay per share?
VEMY pays about $0.1349 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.6185 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $161.85 a year.
Has VEMY grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, VEMY'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 VEMY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.67%, you would need about 742 shares of VEMY (roughly $21,164 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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