About VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) — Dividend Analysis 2026
VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Van Eck Associates Corporation. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of global emerging region. It invests in U.S. dollar denominated high yield bonds issued by non-sovereign entities. It seeks to track the performance of the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index and ICE BofA Global Broad Market Plus Index, by using representative sampling technique. VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF was formed on May 8, 2012 and is domiciled in the United States.
Is HYEM a good dividend investment in 2026?
HYEM offers a 7.06% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 2.3% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
HYEM DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your HYEM portfolio grows to $21.8K vs $18.1K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
HYEM dividend growth history & forecast
HYEM has grown its dividend by 3.5% over the last year and 2.3% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 7.06%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 HYEM Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold HYEM.
Gross yield
7.06%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
6.00%
Real yield (−CPI)
3.20%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
7.06%
4.26%
$706 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
6.00%
3.20%
$600 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
5.65%
2.85%
$565 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
7.06%
4.26%
$706 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
6.44%
3.64%
$644 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
7.06%
4.26%
$706 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
5.29%
2.50%
$530 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
6.00%
3.20%
$600 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
4.94%
2.14%
$494 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
5.20%
2.40%
$520 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
4.94%
2.14%
$494 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 HYEM Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
15yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your HYEM investment of $19.36/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$9.5K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$7.0K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in HYEM for:
Shares needed
20,660
Capital required
$399,978
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.37/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 HYEM Dividend Payment Schedule
HYEM pays every month — 12 payments per year.
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10 shares
$0.97 / payment
$11.62 / year after tax
100 shares
$9.68 / payment
$116.17 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$96.81 / payment
$1161.69 / year after tax
📊 HYEM vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How HYEM compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+4.16% vs sectorBetter
HYEM
7.06%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-4.80% vs sectorBelow avg
HYEM
2.30%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
HYEM
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for HYEM sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ HYEM Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the HYEM dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
1-year price trend
📊HYEM Live Context
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) is currently trading at $19.36, trading near its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 7.06% based on an annual payout of $1.37 per share.
52W High:$20.3652W Low:$19.20Market Cap:$0.5B0
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HYEM (VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF) — 7.06% Dividend Yield Analysis
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) is a financial services stock currently trading at $19.36 with a dividend yield of 7.06%. The company pays an annual dividend of $1.37 per share. The payout ratio of 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings. Over the past 5 years, HYEM has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 2.3%.
⚠️ Key Risks
Above-average yield (7.06%) may signal elevated risk — verify sustainability.
Auto-generated from live market data. For educational purposes only — not financial advice.
📚 For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC EDGAR. Results are estimates — actual returns will vary. Full disclaimer →
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