At a glance
EDIV charges 0.49% a year, below the 0.57% average of the 4 funds most like it (the 2nd cheapest of 5). It has $1.22B in assets, the 4th largest of that group; it paid 4.31% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +8.7% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 4th of those 5 funds; over three years it returned +16.9% a year. At its worst it fell 33.9% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 27.4% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 11 months and 9 months after the lows. Its ten largest positions make up 23.3% of the fund, out of 109 in all.
The short version
SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (EDIV), from State Street, tracks the S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Opportunities Index. The index holds 100 high-yielding emerging-market stocks that are screened for steady dividends and weighted by yield. Its trailing 12-month yield was 4.31% as of October 27, 2026, paid quarterly. At 0.49% a year, it costs less than most similar dividend funds, though it leans heavily on Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia.
Price history
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EDIV +8.7% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIV official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +16.00% | — | +11.65% | +9.40% | — |
| EDIV price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +7.6% | +8.7% | +16.9% | +11.3% | +8.2% | +3.1% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, EDIV returned +8.7%, 4th of 5 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was +11.3% and its 10-year +8.2%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 33.9% and regained its old high 10.8 months after the low.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2015 (-27.4%); its best was 2023 (+42.0%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 53.3% (Mar 1, 2012 to Jan 21, 2016), recovered by Dec 29, 2023.
Show as a table
| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +7.6% | — |
| 2025 | +16.5% | +16.00% |
| 2024 | +12.8% | +13.18% |
| 2023 | +42.0% | +40.97% |
| 2022 | -15.3% | -15.43% |
| 2021 | +11.2% | +10.87% |
| 2020 | -9.9% | -9.13% |
| 2019 | +11.8% | +11.38% |
| 2018 | -6.1% | -6.44% |
| 2017 | +28.2% | +27.97% |
| 2016 | +17.2% | +16.73% |
| 2015 | -27.4% | — |
| 2014 | -8.8% | — |
| 2013 | -12.9% | — |
| 2012 | +6.3% | — |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 33.9% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 33.9%, back to its old high 10.8 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 23.2% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 27.4%, back to its old high 9 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.5000 | |
| 2025 | $1.8400 | +31.4% |
| 2024 | $1.4000 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $1.3900 | +16.8% |
| 2022 | $1.1900 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $1.1400 | +17.5% |
| 2020 | $0.9700 | -20.5% |
| 2019 | $1.2200 | +18.4% |
| 2018 | $1.0300 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $0.9900 | -24.4% |
| 2016 | $1.3100 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $1.2700 | -23.5% |
| 2014 | $1.6600 | -17.0% |
| 2013 | $2.0000 | -20.6% |
| 2012 | $2.5200 |
What's inside
As of Jun 30, 2026, the fund held 109 securities; the ten largest made up 23.29% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sino-American Silicon Products Inc | 3.49% | |
| Ambev SA | 3.44% | |
| Sinbon Electronics Co Ltd | 2.62% | |
| Banco Bradesco SA | 2.21% | |
| Saudi Telecom Co | 2.07% | |
| NEPI Rockcastle NV | 2.00% | |
| Arca Continental SAB de CV | 1.90% | |
| Nedbank Group Ltd | 1.89% | |
| Abu Dhabi National Oil Co for Distribution PJSC | 1.86% | |
| PTT PCL | 1.81% | |
| President Chain Store Corp | 1.78% | |
| Tisco Financial Group PCL | 1.73% | |
| Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd | 1.73% | |
| Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC | 1.71% | |
| Uni-President Enterprises Corp | 1.69% |
By country
Taiwan 26.3%Thailand 13.53%Malaysia 11.38%South Africa 8.79%Brazil 7.18%By asset type
Stocks 98.88%Preferred stock 0.33%Other 0.12%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jun 30, 2026, investors added a net $14.4M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +4.31%, +2.62%, +0.10%.
What it really costs
- EDIV charges 0.49% a year, versus an average of 0.57% for the similar funds below (2nd of 5, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $50 in the first year and $616 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIV | $50 | $157 | $274 | $616 |
In a retirement portfolio
It offers a high yield from emerging-market stocks, but its deep, long drawdowns make it better suited to a small slice of a portfolio than to its core.
EDIV could add dividend income and companies outside the US to a portfolio. As of October 27, 2026, its trailing yield was 4.31%, paid quarterly, and its expense ratio is 0.49% a year. Its history shows the risk. It fell 33.9% in the 2020 COVID crash and took about 11 months to recover. It dropped 27.4% in 2022 and recovered in about nine months. It launched in 2011, so it has no 2008 record. Its deepest decline was 53.3%, from March 2012 to January 2016, and it took almost eight years to recover. Its worst calendar year was 2015, at -27.4%. Anyone forced to sell shares during a stretch like that would lock in losses. Dividends can also shrink when companies cut payouts or local currencies weaken. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors who want emerging-market stocks with income: the trailing yield was 4.31% as of October 27, 2026, paid quarterly.
- Those who like a dividend screen that requires earnings and dividend coverage and removes companies that suspend or skip payouts, checked monthly.
- Cost-conscious buyers: the 0.49% expense ratio is below the 0.57% average of the four similar funds compared here.
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone who can't wait out long slumps: its 53.3% drop from 2012 to 2016 took until December 2023 to recover.
- Investors who want broad emerging-market exposure: Taiwan (26.3%), Thailand (13.5%) and Malaysia (11.4%) dominated as of June 30, 2026, and China was just 4.7%.
- Those who put the lowest fee first: Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity ETF (FNDE) charges 0.39%, though only about 6% of its holdings overlap.
Close alternatives
Matched by closest holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports (no similar fund shares 20% or more of its holdings).
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIV this fund | — | 0.49% | $1.22B | +8.7% | +16.9% |
| DEM WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend F… | 10% | 0.63% | $3.87B | +20.4% | +19.1% |
| SDEM Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Market… | 7% | 0.66% | $45.2M | +16.0% | +20.1% |
| FNDE Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity … | 6% | 0.39% | $10.31B | +15.0% | +22.8% |
| DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divide… | 5% | 0.58% | $1.78B | +8.7% | +15.0% |
Questions investors ask
Does EDIV pay monthly dividends?
No. EDIV pays dividends quarterly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid $1.75 per share, a trailing yield of 4.31%. The amount can change from one payment to the next. It depends on what the 100 or so emerging-market companies pay out, and on exchange rates, since most of those dividends are paid in local currencies and then converted to US dollars.
What is the expense ratio of EDIV?
EDIV's expense ratio is 0.49% a year, according to its prospectus filed January 23, 2026. The SEC's standard example assumes $10,000 invested with a 5% annual return. On that basis, the cost would be about $50 after one year, $157 after three years, $274 after five and $616 after ten. The similar funds compared here average 0.57%. Schwab's FNDE is cheaper at 0.39%, and WisdomTree's DEM costs 0.63%.
What's the difference between EDIV and DEM?
Both hold high-dividend emerging-market stocks, but they share only about 10% of their holdings. DEM, from WisdomTree, is larger, with $3.87 billion in net assets versus EDIV's $1.22 billion as of June 30, 2026. It also costs more: 0.63% versus 0.49%. DEM has done better lately. Through October 27, 2026, it returned 20.4% over one year and 19.1% a year over three, compared with 8.7% and 16.9% for EDIV.
Is EDIV good for retirement income?
It can produce meaningful income, but it carries high risk. As of October 27, 2026, its yield was 4.31%, paid quarterly. Over the 10 years to December 31, 2025, it returned 9.4% a year. It also fell 33.9% in early 2020 and lost 53.3% between 2012 and 2016, a drop that took almost eight years to recover. It may suit investors who treat it as a smaller holding within a diversified portfolio.
What countries does EDIV invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, Taiwan was the largest country at 26.3% of the fund. Thailand followed at 13.5%, then Malaysia at 11.4%, South Africa at 8.8%, Brazil at 7.2% and China at 4.7%. The largest holdings were Sino-American Silicon Products (3.5%), Ambev (3.4%), Sinbon Electronics (2.6%) and Banco Bradesco (2.2%). The fund owned 109 stocks, and the top ten made up 23.29%. The index caps any one country at 30%.