ACES Distribution History & Yield
ALPS Clean Energy ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 143 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 234 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 325 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ACES's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.264 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ACES do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,546 | $116,636 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 22,728 | $583,182 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 45,455 | $1,166,364 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.03%. $10,000 in ACES would currently pay about $103 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ACES distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.066 | +230.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.02 | +100.0% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | — | $0.01 | -89.0% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.091 | -9.9% |
| Sep 18, 2025 | — | $0.101 | +320.8% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.024 | +140.0% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.01 | -91.0% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | — | $0.111 | +16.8% |
| Sep 19, 2024 | — | $0.095 | +17.3% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.081 | -54.5% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.178 | +31.9% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.135 | -6.2% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.144 | +140.0% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.06 | -61.3% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.155 | +5.4% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.147 | +14.0% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.129 | +104.8% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.063 | -46.6% |
| Dec 22, 2021 | — | $0.118 | +3.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.114 | -34.9% |
| Jun 17, 2021 | — | $0.175 | +264.6% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | — | $0.048 | -40.7% |
| Dec 22, 2020 | — | $0.081 | -17.3% |
| Sep 17, 2020 | — | $0.098 | -14.8% |
| Jun 18, 2020 | — | $0.115 | -24.8% |
| Mar 19, 2020 | — | $0.153 | +9.3% |
| Dec 19, 2019 | — | $0.14 | -11.4% |
| Sep 19, 2019 | — | $0.158 | +618.2% |
| Jun 20, 2019 | — | $0.022 | -81.7% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.12 | +55.8% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.077 | — |
Payout risk check
ACES's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 34/100).
Its share price moved -19.7% 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 ALPS Clean Energy ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index utilizes a rules-based methodology developed by CIBC National Trust Company (the "index provider"), which is designed to provide exposure to a diverse set of U.S. and Canadian companies involved in the clean energy sector including renewables and clean technology. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: ALPS. Category: Miscellaneous Sector. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2018. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ACES distribution FAQ
When is ACES's next ex-distribution date?
ACES's next ex-distribution date is Dec 17, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.066 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does ACES pay distributions?
ACES pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.066 per share with an ex-date of Sep 17, 2026.
What is ACES's distribution yield?
ACES's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.73%, based on $0.187 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.264 per share, is 1.03%.
How much does ACES pay per share?
ACES pays about $0.066 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.264 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $26.40 a year.
Has ACES grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 14.9% a year (-24.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, ACES'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 ACES do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.03%, you would need about 4,546 shares of ACES (roughly $116,636 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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