ACEI Distribution History & Yield
Innovator Equity Autocallable I · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 95 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 125 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 185 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 215 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 275 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 305 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2027 (in 335 days) | Oct 9, 2027 | $0.252 | $25.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ACEI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.276 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 10 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ACEI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 397 | $9,248 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,985 | $46,240 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,969 | $92,480 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 12.98%. $10,000 in ACEI would currently pay about $1,298 a year ($108 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ACEI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.255 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.255 | -13.3% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.294 | +20.5% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.244 | +2.5% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.238 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.238 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.238 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.238 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.238 | -15.6% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.282 | — |
Payout risk check
ACEI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved -6.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Innovator Equity Autocallable I
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by providing investors with the potential for income distributions and a downside investment exposure, as determined by the performance of a basket of the largest stocks by market capitalization selected from a broad-based large capitalization U.S. equity index (the “Equity Basket”). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Innovator ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Nov 28, 2025. 10 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ACEI distribution FAQ
When is ACEI's next ex-distribution date?
ACEI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.252 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does ACEI pay distributions?
ACEI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.255 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is ACEI's distribution yield?
ACEI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.81%, based on $2.52 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.024 per share, is 12.98%.
How much does ACEI pay per share?
ACEI pays about $0.252 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.024 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $302.40 a year.
Has ACEI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, ACEI's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of ACEI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 12.98%, you would need about 397 shares of ACEI (roughly $9,248 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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