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SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SEEM) Declares $0.2911 Dividend — Ex-Dividend July 6

SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SEEM) will pay $0.2911 per share to holders of record July 6; payment on July 7. Ex-dividend date: July 6. Read details.

SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NASDAQ: SEEM) has announced a dividend of $0.2911 per share. The distribution was disclosed on Thursday, July 2, according to NASDAQ Dividends. Shareholders of record as of Monday, July 6 will receive the payout on Tuesday, July 7. The ex-dividend date is also Monday, July 6.

For investors in this emerging markets ETF, these dates matter. The ex-dividend date determines who is eligible to receive the announced dividend: buyers who purchase SEEM on or after the ex-dividend date will not be entitled to the upcoming distribution. To capture the $0.2911 payment, investors must own shares before the market opens on July 6 and remain registered as shareholders of record on that date.

Why this matters: dividends from ETFs can supplement total return and provide periodic income for investors focusing on cash flow. SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF is designed to provide exposure to companies in emerging economies, and distributions like this one are part of how some funds return value to shareholders. While the dividend amount is modest on a per-share basis, regular distributions can be meaningful when combined with long-term exposure and reinvestment strategies.

Investors should consider how the payment will be handled in their brokerage accounts. Many brokers offer dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) that automatically use cash distributions to purchase additional SEEM shares, compounding exposure over time. Others may deposit the cash into the investor’s account. Note that the ETF’s market price may adjust on the ex-dividend date to reflect the upcoming payout.

Before making trading decisions, review the fund’s prospectus and distribution history to understand its dividend policy and frequency. If you rely on dividend income or are managing tax-sensitive accounts, consult your financial or tax advisor about how ETF distributions may affect your portfolio.

To stay updated, monitor SEEM listings and announcements on NASDAQ and through your brokerage. Keeping an eye on record dates, ex-dividend dates, and payment dates helps investors plan purchases and manage expectations around income from emerging markets ETFs.

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