AHYB Distribution History & Yield

American Century Select High Yield ETF · NYSEArca

ETF High Yield Bond Monthly payer Bond fundHigh yield
$44.72
-0.03% today
as of Oct 25, 2026
TTM yield
6.26%
$2.799/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
6.24%
$2.792/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.792
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.2327
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Nov 4, 2026 Estimated
in 10 days
Next pay date
Nov 18, 2026
in 24 days
Last ex-distribution date
Oct 6, 2026
$0.241 per share
Expense ratio
0.45%
AUM 60.4M
Consistency
92/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
4.9
since Dec 16, 2021
1y total return
+1.4%
price -4.6% + distributions 6.0%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (in 10 days) Nov 18, 2026 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days) Dec 17, 2026 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 68 days) Jan 15, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 97 days) Feb 13, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) Apr 12, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) May 11, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 213 days) Jun 9, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) Jul 8, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 271 days) Aug 6, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 300 days) Sep 4, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated
Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) Oct 3, 2027 $0.2327 $23.27 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AHYB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.0247 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jul 3, 2023 to Oct 6, 2026; most recent $0.241$0.00$0.15$0.30Jul 3, 2023: $0.199Jul '23Aug 1, 2023: $0.175Sep 1, 2023: $0.209Oct 2, 2023: $0.207Nov 1, 2023: $0.221Dec 1, 2023: $0.213Dec '23Dec 18, 2023: $0.21Feb 1, 2024: $0.216Mar 1, 2024: $0.216Apr 1, 2024: $0.198May 1, 2024: $0.244May '24Jun 3, 2024: $0.223Jul 1, 2024: $0.207Aug 1, 2024: $0.237Sep 3, 2024: $0.214Oct 1, 2024: $0.213Oct '24Nov 1, 2024: $0.238Dec 2, 2024: $0.209Dec 17, 2024: $0.258Feb 3, 2025: $0.211Mar 3, 2025: $0.226Mar '25Apr 1, 2025: $0.215May 1, 2025: $0.243Jun 2, 2025: $0.211Jul 1, 2025: $0.224Aug 1, 2025: $0.244Aug '25Sep 2, 2025: $0.196Oct 1, 2025: $0.234Nov 3, 2025: $0.233Dec 1, 2025: $0.206Dec 16, 2025: $0.266Dec '25Feb 5, 2026: $0.249Mar 5, 2026: $0.229Apr 7, 2026: $0.253May 6, 2026: $0.215Jun 4, 2026: $0.22Jun '26Jul 7, 2026: $0.235Aug 6, 2026: $0.242Sep 4, 2026: $0.21Oct 6, 2026: $0.241

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2021 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002021: $0.30$0.3020212022: $2.173$2.17320222023: $2.398$2.39820232024: $2.673$2.67320242025: $2.709$2.70920252026 (YTD): $2.094$2.0942026 YTD

How much AHYB do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month430$19,223$1,200
$500 / month2,149$96,114$6,000
$1,000 / month4,298$192,228$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 6.24%. $10,000 in AHYB would currently pay about $624 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

AHYB distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Oct 6, 2026 — $0.241 +14.8%
Sep 4, 2026 — $0.21 -13.2%
Aug 6, 2026 — $0.242 +3.0%
Jul 7, 2026 — $0.235 +6.8%
Jun 4, 2026 — $0.22 +2.3%
May 6, 2026 — $0.215 -15.0%
Apr 7, 2026 — $0.253 +10.5%
Mar 5, 2026 — $0.229 -8.0%
Feb 5, 2026 — $0.249 -6.4%
Dec 16, 2025 — $0.266 +29.1%
Dec 1, 2025 — $0.206 -11.6%
Nov 3, 2025 — $0.233 -0.4%
Oct 1, 2025 — $0.234 +19.4%
Sep 2, 2025 — $0.196 -19.7%
Aug 1, 2025 — $0.244 +8.9%
Jul 1, 2025 — $0.224 +6.2%
Jun 2, 2025 — $0.211 -13.2%
May 1, 2025 — $0.243 +13.0%
Apr 1, 2025 — $0.215 -4.9%
Mar 3, 2025 — $0.226 +7.1%
Feb 3, 2025 — $0.211 -18.2%
Dec 17, 2024 — $0.258 +23.4%
Dec 2, 2024 — $0.209 -12.2%
Nov 1, 2024 — $0.238 +11.7%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

AHYB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).

Its share price moved -4.6% 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 American Century Select High Yield ETF

Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in high-yield debt securities. High-yield securities are also referred to as junk bonds. The portfolio managers will actively allocate the fund’s assets in a range of high-yield corporate bonds. The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that does not seek to replicate the performance of a specified index.

Fund family: American Century Investments. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2021. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

AHYB distribution FAQ

When is AHYB's next ex-distribution date?

AHYB's next ex-distribution date is Nov 4, 2026 (in 10 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2327 per share, expected on Nov 18, 2026.

How often does AHYB pay distributions?

AHYB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.241 per share with an ex-date of Oct 6, 2026.

What is AHYB's distribution yield?

AHYB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.26%, based on $2.799 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.792 per share, is 6.24%.

How much does AHYB pay per share?

AHYB pays about $0.2327 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.792 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $279.20 a year.

Has AHYB grown or cut its distribution?

As a fund, AHYB'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 AHYB do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 6.24%, you would need about 430 shares of AHYB (roughly $19,223 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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