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 1.71%. 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 1.71%.

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 1.71% as of Jul 21, 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	16.26%
1Y	31.17%
3Y	18.31%
5Y	5.85%
10Y	8.25%
1Y volatility	20.14%
3Y volatility	15.86%
Sharpe ratio	1.09

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 0.42%
PDD Holdings Inc. PDD NASDAQ	Consumer Cyclical 0.41%
Southern Copper Cor… SCCO NYSE	Basic Materials 0.13%
Yum China Holdings … YUMC NYSE	Consumer Cyclical 0.13%
H World Group Limit… HTHT NASDAQ	Consumer Cyclical 0.07%
Xp Inc XP NASDAQ	Financial Services 0.06%
Full Truck Alliance… YMM NYSE	Technology 0.05%
Kanzhun Limited BZ NASDAQ	Industrials 0.05%
Tencent Music Enter… TME NYSE	Communication Services 0.04%
Compañía de Minas B… BVN NYSE	Basic Materials 0.04%