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EMOP ETF — AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF

AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP)

Updated October 16, 2026.

Verdict as of October 16, 2026

EMOP's distribution is rated unproven by the Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ (50/100, medium confidence). The latest recorded payment is $0.111 (ex-date December 17, 2025).

Sources: AllianceBernstein, Section 19a-1 notices, scoring methodology.

EMOP is an ETF. its trailing-12-month yield is 0.23%, its expense ratio is 0.70%. Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ is 50/100 (Unproven). Total return is 38.6% over the past 1.3 years, 8.7 points ahead of SPY at 29.9%.

AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies economically tied to emerging markets, using an integrated fundamental and quantitative research approach to identify issuers with compelling profitability prospects, reasonable valuations, and favorable trends. The fund has a low current distribution rate and makes annual distributions, with the latest payout being special and not necessarily recurring; it carries an expense ratio of 0.70%. This ETF may appeal to equity investors seeking emerging markets exposure with a value-oriented selection process.

EMOP dividend yield and income

Price as of 2026-10-16.

Trailing-12-month yield (0.23%) is the last year of cash distributions by ex-date divided by the current price. The dividend amount is $0.111. The ex-dividend date is 12/17/2025. The payment date is 12/18/2025.

1 recorded distributions
Ex-dateAmountChange from previous payment
2025-12-17$0.111—
2025 total (partial launch year)$0.111—

EMOP holdings and sector exposure

Holdings are not available for this snapshot.

EMOP performance versus SPY

Price and return data through 2026-10-16.

Total return is 38.6% over the past 1.3 years, 8.7 points ahead of SPY at 29.9%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 13.3%.

WindowTotal returnCAGR
1M-3.8%—
3M-1.3%—
6M-0.2%—
YTD18.8%—
1Y21.4%—
Since inception (1.3 years)38.6%27.90%

EMOP key facts

Distribution Safety Score™
50 · Unproven
Issuer
AllianceBernstein
Asset type
ETF
Asset class
Equity
Inception date
06/17/2025
Expense ratio
0.70%
Distribution frequency
Annual
Trailing yield
0.23%
Last close
$48.37 (as of 2026-10-16)
AUM
$2,119,077,888
Average volume
95200.0
Dividend
$0.111
Ex-dividend date
12/17/2025
Payment date
12/18/2025
Beta
1.11

How Dividend Vision calculates yield and returns

Distribution rate (the posted rate) uses calculation basis unavailable. Issuer rates can use a different denominator and date, including ex-date NAV. Trailing-12-month yield (0.23%) is the sum of split-adjusted cash distributions with ex-dates in the last 12 months, divided by the published price. It lags a recent raise or cut. Total return uses split-adjusted close with distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date (a modeling convention, not the cash-settlement date) from the first stored bar on or after inception through the latest bar, compared with the same window on the benchmark. That is the security's total return, not your personal gain/loss.

Yield and safety methodology · Distribution rate methodology · Distribution Safety Score methodology

Sources and review

Primary sources: AllianceBernstein; prices and distributions from Dividend Vision, derived from vendor EOD data.

Reviewed by Bert Sweet, CEO and Co-owner of Dividend Vision. Methodology: Distribution Safety Score.

EMOP risks and drawbacks

Payments are annual, so cash flow is lumpy versus a monthly fund. The deepest 1-year drawdown on record here is 13.3%.

Who may consider EMOP — and who may not

It is a weaker fit for investors who need monthly cash flow (EMOP pays annual). This is educational context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

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Frequently asked questions

Does EMOP pay monthly?

No. EMOP currently pays annual, not monthly.

What is EMOP's expense ratio?

EMOP's expense ratio is 0.70%.

When does EMOP pay a dividend?

EMOP pays annual. The dividend amount is $0.111. The ex-dividend date is 12/17/2025. The payment date is 12/18/2025.

How has EMOP performed?

Total return is 38.6% over the past 1.3 years, 8.7 points ahead of SPY at 29.9%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 13.3%.

Is EMOP a good investment?

EMOP's Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score is 50 (Unproven). That is a risk signal, not investment advice. Compare peers below rather than treating any single figure as a buy or sell.

DividendVision analysis is generated from public SEC filing data and may not capture every change. Review the original filing for complete information.