XCEM Distribution History & Yield
Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $1.247 | $124.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XCEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.247 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 11 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XCEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 963 | $50,305 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,812 | $251,524 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,624 | $503,047 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.39%. $10,000 in XCEM would currently pay about $239 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XCEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $1.247 | +52.6% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.817 | +121.4% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.369 | -40.3% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.618 | +0.5% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.615 | +25.5% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.49 | -16.5% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.587 | -23.9% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.771 | +174.4% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $2.371 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2016 | — | $0.281 | -45.2% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.513 | — |
Payout risk check
XCEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 59/100).
Its share price moved +52.9% 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 Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in the companies included in the index and the advisor generally expects to be substantially invested at such times, with at least 95% of its net assets invested in these securities. The index (and therefore the fund) was concentrated in the financials and information technology sectors. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Columbia Threadneedle. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 29, 2015. 11 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XCEM distribution FAQ
When is XCEM's next ex-distribution date?
XCEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.247 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does XCEM pay distributions?
XCEM pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.247 per share with an ex-date of Dec 18, 2025.
What is XCEM's distribution yield?
XCEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.39%, based on $1.247 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $52.28. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.247 per share, is 2.39%.
How much does XCEM pay per share?
XCEM pays about $1.247 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.247 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $124.70 a year.
Has XCEM grown or cut its distribution?
XCEM has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 20.5% a year (+52.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of XCEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.39%, you would need about 963 shares of XCEM (roughly $50,305 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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