VNM Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Vietnam ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.038 | $3.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VNM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.038 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 21 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VNM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 31,579 | $538,737 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 157,895 | $2,693,684 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 315,790 | $5,387,368 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.22%. $10,000 in VNM would currently pay about $22 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VNM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.038 | +100.0% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.019 | +533.3% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.655 Special | — |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.003 | -97.3% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.111 | +7.8% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.103 | +47.1% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.07 | +337.5% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.016 | -84.8% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.105 | -13.9% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.122 | +388.0% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | — | $0.025 | -83.6% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.152 | -52.2% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.318 | +576.6% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.047 | -90.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.499 Special | — |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.51 | -14.9% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.599 | +63.2% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.367 | +125.2% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.163 | -52.3% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.342 | +850.0% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.036 | — |
Payout risk check
VNM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 8/100).
Its share price moved -4.4% 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 VanEck Vietnam ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index includes securities of Vietnamese companies. A company is generally considered to be a Vietnamese company if it is incorporated in Vietnam. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2009. 21 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VNM distribution FAQ
When is VNM's next ex-distribution date?
VNM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.038 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does VNM pay distributions?
VNM pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.038 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is VNM's distribution yield?
VNM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.22%, based on $0.038 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $17.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.038 per share, is 0.22%.
How much does VNM pay per share?
VNM pays about $0.038 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.038 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $3.80 a year.
Has VNM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 11.5% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VNM'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 VNM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.22%, you would need about 31,579 shares of VNM (roughly $538,737 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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