# John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (JHEM) — Dividends

JHEM · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/jhem/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.71 |
| Forward yield | 1.84% |
| Growth streak | 3 years |

John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF pays distributions twice a year, in late June and late December. Its most recent distribution was $0.20 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of June 26, 2026 and a pay date of June 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.71 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.75% at a share price of $40.47.

The amount changes from one distribution to the next. In the table, it ranged from $0.18 in June 2020 and June 2022 to $0.54 in December 2021. From 2021 through 2025, the December distribution was larger than the June one each year. No December 2020 distribution is listed. Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $0.78 in 2021, $0.66 in 2022, $0.73 in 2023, $0.75 in 2024 and $0.79 in 2025. That is about 20% more in 2025 than in 2022. The source counts a growth streak of three calendar years.

Payment usually follows the ex-date by two to six days, by the end of the month. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in late December 2026 and be paid by the end of the year.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.51 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.28 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.38 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.37 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.39 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.34 |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.48 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.18 |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.54 |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.24 |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.18 |
| Dec 24, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | $0.46 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (JHEM) pay a distribution?

Yes. John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.20 per share.

### What is JHEM's distribution yield?

John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF paid $0.71 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.84% at the last price of $38.66. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is JHEM's most recent ex-distribution date?

John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Jun 26, 2026, payable on Jun 30, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has JHEM been raising its distribution?

Yes — John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF has increased its distribution for 3 consecutive calendar years.

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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