# VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/embx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Multi-Asset - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2012-07-09 This actively managed VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF strives for comprehensive financial gains, derived from both regular income payments and potential growth in asset value. Its investment strategy permits allocation to debt instruments originated by national governments, semi-governmental organizations, or corporations situated within emerging global markets. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $49.25 | | Expense Ratio | 0.65% | | Assets Under Management | $289.0M | | NAV | $49.47 | | Holdings Count | 134 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 5.84% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.88 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Monthly | | 52-Week Range | $48.92 – $52.51 | | Beta | 1.06 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2323 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: 2026-10-06 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does EMBX invest in? This actively managed VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF strives for comprehensive financial gains, derived from both regular income payments and potential growth in asset value. Its investment strategy permits allocation to debt instruments originated by national governments, semi-governmental organizations, or corporations situated within emerging global markets. ### What is the expense ratio of EMBX? VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is EMBX's dividend yield? EMBX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.84%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is EMBX? VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) manages $289.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is EMBX actively managed or an index fund? EMBX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (EMBX's is 0.65%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was EMBX launched? VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) launched in July 2012 and is managed by VanEck. ### Does EMBX pay a dividend? Yes, VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.84%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does EMBX pay dividends? VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is EMBX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for EMBX was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will EMBX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.65% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does EMBX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from EMBX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does EMBX cost more than a fund like VOO? EMBX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.65%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether EMBX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to EMBX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as EMBX (0.65%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/embx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/embx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/embx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/embx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/embx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.