Is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF a good dividend ETF?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 1.80%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is EEM's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for EEM ETF is currently 1.80%.

How much does EEM pay in dividends per year?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF pays an annual dividend of $1.1141 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does EEM pay dividends?

EEM ETF pays dividends bi-annually.

Is EEM's dividend growing?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's 3-year dividend CAGR is 7.61%.

EEM Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

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Overview Dividends Holdings

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 1.80% as of Oct 23, 2026. It pays $1.11 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes bi-annually. Its dividend has grown at a 7.95% 5-year compound annual rate.

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EEM returns

YTD	15.79%
1Y	17.46%
3Y	22.01%
5Y	6.36%
10Y	7.73%
1Y volatility	22.82%
3Y volatility	15.29%
Sharpe ratio	1.11

About

This exchange-traded fund, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, endeavors to replicate the performance of an index that includes large and medium-sized company stocks within emerging markets.

Top 10 EEM holdings

Holding	Ownership
Nu Holdings Ltd. NU NYSE	Financial Services 0.45%
PDD Holdings Inc. PDD NASDAQ	Consumer Cyclical 0.36%
Credicorp Ltd. BAP NYSE	Financial Services 0.22%
Southern Copper Cor… SCCO NYSE	Basic Materials 0.16%
XP Inc. XP NASDAQ	Financial Services 0.10%
H World Group Limit… HTHT NASDAQ	Consumer Cyclical 0.07%
Full Truck Alliance… YMM NYSE	Technology 0.05%
Kanzhun Limited BZ NASDAQ	Communication Services 0.05%
Tencent Music Enter… TME NYSE	Communication Services 0.04%