BFOR Distribution History & Yield
Barron's 400 ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.1225 | $12.25 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BFOR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.1225 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BFOR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 9,796 | $236,082 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 48,980 | $1,180,408 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 97,960 | $2,360,816 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.51%. $10,000 in BFOR would currently pay about $51 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BFOR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.1225 | -2.8% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | — | $0.126 | -35.6% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.1958 | -12.4% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.2235 | +55.7% |
| Dec 22, 2021 | — | $0.1435 | +3487.5% |
| Sep 16, 2021 | — | $0.004 | -96.7% |
| Dec 22, 2020 | — | $0.122 | +65.4% |
| Dec 19, 2019 | — | $0.0737 | -11.7% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.0835 | +34.7% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.062 | -9.5% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.0685 | +5.8% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.0648 | +14.6% |
| Dec 24, 2014 | — | $0.0565 | +326.4% |
| Dec 26, 2013 | — | $0.0132 | — |
Payout risk check
BFOR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 46/100).
Its share price moved +19.8% 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 Barron's 400 ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 26, 2013. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BFOR distribution FAQ
When is BFOR's next ex-distribution date?
BFOR's next ex-distribution date is Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1225 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does BFOR pay distributions?
BFOR pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.1225 per share with an ex-date of Dec 18, 2025.
What is BFOR's distribution yield?
BFOR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.51%, based on $0.1225 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.10. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.1225 per share, is 0.51%.
How much does BFOR pay per share?
BFOR pays about $0.1225 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.1225 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $12.25 a year.
Has BFOR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.1% a year (-2.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BFOR'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 BFOR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.51%, you would need about 9,796 shares of BFOR (roughly $236,082 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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