BFRZ Distribution History & Yield
Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.012 | $1.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 (in 159 days) | Apr 16, 2027 | $0.012 | $1.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jul 17, 2027 | $0.012 | $1.20 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 3, 2027 (in 343 days) | Oct 17, 2027 | $0.012 | $1.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BFRZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.048 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 6 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BFRZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 25,000 | $681,500 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 125,000 | $3,407,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 250,000 | $6,815,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.18%. $10,000 in BFRZ would currently pay about $18 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BFRZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.012 | -25.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.016 | +6.7% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.015 | -34.8% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.023 | +35.3% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.017 | +21.4% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.014 | — |
Payout risk check
BFRZ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 79/100).
Its share price moved +2.7% over the past year.
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About Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities and option contracts that give economic exposure to equity securities.
Fund family: Innovator ETFs. Category: Defined Outcome. First distribution on our records: Jun 30, 2025. 6 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BFRZ distribution FAQ
When is BFRZ's next ex-distribution date?
BFRZ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.012 per share, expected on Jan 14, 2027.
How often does BFRZ pay distributions?
BFRZ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.012 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is BFRZ's distribution yield?
BFRZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.24%, based on $0.066 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.048 per share, is 0.18%.
How much does BFRZ pay per share?
BFRZ pays about $0.012 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.048 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $4.80 a year.
Has BFRZ grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, BFRZ'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 BFRZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.18%, you would need about 25,000 shares of BFRZ (roughly $681,500 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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