BABU Distribution History & Yield
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (in 13 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 104 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 195 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BABU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.196 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BABU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 6,123 | $60,245 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 30,613 | $301,224 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 61,225 | $602,449 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.99%. $10,000 in BABU would currently pay about $199 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BABU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.049 | +2.1% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.048 | — |
Payout risk check
BABU does not have enough distribution history for a consistency score yet.
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About Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF
The fund, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of BABA and financial instruments, such as swap agreements and options, that, in combination, provide 2X daily leveraged exposure to BABA, consistent with the fund’s investment objective. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Direxion Funds. Category: Trading--Leveraged Equity. First distribution on our records: Mar 24, 2026. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BABU distribution FAQ
When is BABU's next ex-distribution date?
BABU's next ex-distribution date is Sep 22, 2026 (in 13 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.049 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does BABU pay distributions?
BABU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.049 per share with an ex-date of Jun 23, 2026.
What is BABU's distribution yield?
BABU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.99%, based on $0.097 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $9.84. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.196 per share, is 1.99%.
How much does BABU pay per share?
BABU pays about $0.049 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.196 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $19.60 a year.
Has BABU grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, BABU'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 BABU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.99%, you would need about 6,123 shares of BABU (roughly $60,245 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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