How often does MLPI pay dividends?

MLPI currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 16, 2026 at $0.6276 per share.

When is MLPI's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, MLPI's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Oct 14, 2026, with payment around Nov 13, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is MLPI's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, MLPI paid $5.96 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 11.4% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 15.3%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.

What is MLPI's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in MLPI on Dec 18, 2025 would be worth about $11,658 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+16.6%). Share price alone moved +4.5% over the same period.

NEOS ETF

MLPI Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF

Price: $52.09
Trailing 12-month yield: 11.4%
Recent payout yield: 15.3%
Next ex-date: Oct 14, 2026; Estimated

52-week range $49.31–$58.30 · Data as of Sep 24, 2026

Next MLPI Dividend

EstimatedMonthly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Oct 14, 2026

Estimated pay date

Nov 13, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.6489

Estimated from MLPI's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 16, 2026 at $0.6276/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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MLPI Dividend History

9 distributions since Jan 21, 2026 · trailing 12-month total $5.96/share (11.4% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Sep 16, 2026	Oct 16, 2026	$0.6276
Aug 19, 2026	Sep 19, 2026	$0.6402
Jul 22, 2026	Aug 22, 2026	$0.6834
Jun 16, 2026	Jul 16, 2026	$0.6576
May 20, 2026	Jun 20, 2026	$0.7038
Apr 22, 2026	May 22, 2026	$0.6667
Mar 18, 2026	Apr 18, 2026	$0.6800
Feb 18, 2026	Mar 18, 2026	$0.6379
Jan 21, 2026	Feb 21, 2026	$0.6608

If You Invested $10,000 in MLPI

Dec 18, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$11,658

+16.6%

End value, dividends as cash

$11,649

+16.5% · $1,196 cash collected

Share price alone

+4.5%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+22.2%

over 0.8 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

MLPI vs AMLP

$10,000 invested Dec 18, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026, all dividends reinvested

AMLP

MLPI (this fund)

$11,658

+16.6% total

AMLP

$12,123

+21.2% total

An honest yardstick for income funds: high distributions can still trail simply holding a broad index. All series use actual prices and distributions with reinvestment on the ex-date.

MLPI House Money Calculator

How long until distributions alone repay your initial investment, at the recent payout rate

Investment amount

Buys ~192.0 shares at $52.09 · recent average distribution $0.6620/share monthly

Estimated time to breakeven

6.6 yrs

~79 monthly payments

Income per payment

$127.09

monthly

Annual income (recent payout rate)

$1,525

15.3% recent payout rate on the invested amount

Planning heuristic: assumes future distributions match the recent average and ignores share price changes and taxes. High-yield fund distributions vary significantly.

MLPI Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$52,457

Shares needed

1,008

at $52.09

Effective yield used

11.4%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

About MLPI

Seeks high monthly income from energy infrastructure exposure, using an options overlay.

Income: Options overlay on energy infrastructure exposure

Underlying: Energy infrastructure
Expense ratio: 0.68%
Inception: Dec 17, 2025
Payout: monthly

Tax Considerations

NEOS funds are explicitly managed for tax efficiency: they favor index options with Section 1256 treatment (60% long-term / 40% short-term capital gains regardless of holding period) and may distribute meaningful return of capital. See the fund’s tax documentation for specifics.

MLPI Dividend FAQ

How often does MLPI pay dividends?: MLPI currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 16, 2026 at $0.6276 per share.
When is MLPI's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, MLPI's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Oct 14, 2026, with payment around Nov 13, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is MLPI's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, MLPI paid $5.96 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 11.4% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 15.3%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.
What is MLPI's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in MLPI on Dec 18, 2025 would be worth about $11,658 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+16.6%). Share price alone moved +4.5% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 24, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements. See how these numbers are calculated.