How often does RYLD pay dividends?

RYLD currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 20, 2026 at $0.1605 per share.

When is RYLD's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, RYLD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 17, 2026, with payment around Sep 16, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is RYLD's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, RYLD paid $1.86 per share in distributions, a yield of about 11.7% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is RYLD's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in RYLD on Jul 23, 2021 would be worth about $11,670 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+16.7%). Share price alone moved -36.2% over the same period.

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

RYLD

$15.92

11.7% trailing yield

52-wk range $14.46 – $16.16

Price +7.6% over 12 months

Data as of Jul 25, 2026

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Next RYLD Dividend

EstimatedMonthly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Aug 17, 2026

Estimated pay date

Sep 16, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1587

Estimated from RYLD's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 20, 2026 at $0.1605/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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RYLD Dividend History

87 distributions since May 22, 2019 · trailing 12-month total $1.86/share (11.7% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026	$0.1605
Jun 22, 2026	Jul 22, 2026	$0.1618
May 18, 2026	Jun 18, 2026	$0.1568
Apr 20, 2026	May 20, 2026	$0.1566
Mar 23, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	$0.1475
Feb 23, 2026	Mar 23, 2026	$0.1584
Jan 20, 2026	Feb 20, 2026	$0.1573
Dec 22, 2025	Jan 22, 2026	$0.1551
Nov 24, 2025	Dec 24, 2025	$0.1518
Oct 20, 2025	Nov 20, 2025	$0.1525
Sep 22, 2025	Oct 22, 2025	$0.1517
Aug 18, 2025	Sep 18, 2025	$0.1506

Total distributions by year

2026 (7 payments)

$1.10/share

2025 (12 payments)

$1.84/share

2024 (12 payments)

$1.97/share

2023 (12 payments)

$2.12/share

2022 (12 payments)

$2.54/share

2021 (12 payments)

$3.01/share

2020 (12 payments)

$2.43/share

2019 (8 payments)

$1.64/share

If You Invested $10,000 in RYLD

Jul 23, 2021 to Jul 24, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$11,670

+16.7%

End value, dividends as cash

$10,732

+7.3% · $4,353 cash collected

Share price alone

-36.2%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+3.1%

over 5.0 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.

RYLD vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jul 23, 2021 to Jul 24, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

RYLD (this fund)

$11,670

+16.7% total

SPY

$17,974

+79.7% total

QQQ

$19,147

+91.5% 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.

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Investment Parametersfor RYLD

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Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

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Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

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Monthly Contribution

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Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%7.3%50%

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RYLD Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in RYLD

Total Value

$3,263,257

Total Dividends

$2,220,698

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$912,558

Final Dividend Yield19.3%

Annual Income$631,350

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Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

RYLD 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

$51,338

Shares needed

3,225

at $15.92

Effective yield used

11.7%

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.

RYLD Dividend FAQ

How often does RYLD pay dividends?: RYLD currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 20, 2026 at $0.1605 per share.
When is RYLD's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, RYLD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 17, 2026, with payment around Sep 16, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is RYLD's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, RYLD paid $1.86 per share in distributions, a yield of about 11.7% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is RYLD's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in RYLD on Jul 23, 2021 would be worth about $11,670 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+16.7%). Share price alone moved -36.2% over the same period.

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Data as of Jul 25, 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.