How often does SPYD pay dividends?

SPYD currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 22, 2026 at $0.5428 per share.

When is SPYD's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, SPYD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 21, 2026, with payment around Oct 21, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is SPYD's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, SPYD paid $2.03 per share in distributions, a yield of about 4.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is SPYD's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in SPYD on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $14,942 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+49.4%). Share price alone moved +19.7% over the same period.

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

SPYD

$48.42

4.2% trailing yield

52-wk range $41.96 – $49.12

Price +11.5% over 12 months

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Next SPYD Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 21, 2026

Estimated pay date

Oct 21, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.5158

Estimated from SPYD's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jun 22, 2026 at $0.5428/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

SPYD Dividend History

43 distributions since Dec 18, 2015 · trailing 12-month total $2.03/share (4.2% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jun 22, 2026	Jul 22, 2026	$0.5428
Mar 23, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	$0.4500
Dec 22, 2025	Jan 22, 2026	$0.5493
Sep 22, 2025	Oct 22, 2025	$0.4888
Jun 23, 2025	Jul 23, 2025	$0.5000
Mar 24, 2025	Apr 24, 2025	$0.4189
Dec 20, 2024	Jan 20, 2025	$0.5468
Sep 20, 2024	Oct 20, 2024	$0.4571
Jun 21, 2024	Jul 21, 2024	$0.4869
Mar 15, 2024	Apr 15, 2024	$0.3729
Dec 15, 2023	Jan 15, 2024	$0.5340
Sep 15, 2023	Oct 15, 2023	$0.4409

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$0.99/share

2025 (4 payments)

$1.96/share

2024 (4 payments)

$1.86/share

2023 (4 payments)

$1.83/share

2022 (4 payments)

$1.98/share

2021 (4 payments)

$1.55/share

2020 (4 payments)

$1.63/share

2019 (4 payments)

$1.75/share

2018 (4 payments)

$1.62/share

2017 (4 payments)

$1.74/share

2016 (4 payments)

$1.51/share

2015 (1 payments)

$0.33/share

If You Invested $10,000 in SPYD

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$14,942

+49.4%

End value, dividends as cash

$14,233

+42.3% · $2,260 cash collected

Share price alone

+19.7%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+8.4%

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.

SPYD vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

SPYD (this fund)

$14,942

+49.4% total

SPY

$18,517

+85.2% total

QQQ

$20,707

+107.1% 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 SPYD

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%4.2%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%9.5%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%12.4%50%

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SPYD Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$3,911,937

Total Dividends

$2,101,093

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$1,680,844

Final Dividend Yield25.9%

Annual Income$1,013,399

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

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.

SPYD 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

$143,050

Shares needed

2,955

at $48.42

Effective yield used

4.2%

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.

SPYD Dividend FAQ

How often does SPYD pay dividends?: SPYD currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 22, 2026 at $0.5428 per share.
When is SPYD's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, SPYD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 21, 2026, with payment around Oct 21, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is SPYD's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, SPYD paid $2.03 per share in distributions, a yield of about 4.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is SPYD's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in SPYD on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $14,942 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+49.4%). Share price alone moved +19.7% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. 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.