BKAG Distribution History & Yield
BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.1572 | $15.72 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BKAG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.0439 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BKAG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 637 | $25,626 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,181 | $128,131 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,361 | $256,261 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.68%. $10,000 in BKAG would currently pay about $468 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BKAG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.243 | +72.3% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.141 | -3.4% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.146 | -6.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +11.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.14 | -4.1% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.146 | -12.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.166 | +20.3% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.138 | -0.7% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.139 | +49.5% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.093 | -54.6% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.205 | +37.6% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.149 | -4.5% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.156 | +9.9% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.142 | -9.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.156 | +10.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.141 | -5.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.149 | -6.9% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.16 | +16.8% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.137 | -0.7% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.138 | -3.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.143 | -12.8% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.164 | +23.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.133 | -10.1% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.148 | +6.5% |
Payout risk check
BKAG's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved -5.4% 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 BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds, TBA transactions representing bonds and ETFs providing exposure to such securities. The Bloomberg US Aggregate Total Return Index is designed to measure the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: BNY Mellon. Category: Intermediate Core Bond. First distribution on our records: Jun 1, 2020. 77 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BKAG distribution FAQ
When is BKAG's next ex-distribution date?
BKAG's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1572 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does BKAG pay distributions?
BKAG pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.243 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is BKAG's distribution yield?
BKAG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.62%, based on $1.862 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.29. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.8867 per share, is 4.68%.
How much does BKAG pay per share?
BKAG pays about $0.1572 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.8867 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $188.67 a year.
Has BKAG grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BKAG'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 BKAG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.68%, you would need about 637 shares of BKAG (roughly $25,626 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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