BKHY Distribution History & Yield

BNY Mellon High Yield ETF · NYSEArca

ETF High Yield Bond Monthly payer Bond fundHigh yield
$45.43
-0.11% today
as of Oct 21, 2026
TTM yield
7.63%
$3.466/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.63%
$3.466/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$3.466
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.2888
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 31, 2026 Estimated
in 6 days
Next pay date
Nov 14, 2026
in 20 days
Last ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026
$0.283 per share
Expense ratio
0.22%
AUM 169.0M
Consistency
81/100
fairly stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
6.4
since Jun 1, 2020
1y total return
+0.4%
price -6.7% + distributions 7.1%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) May 13, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated
Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) Oct 10, 2027 $0.2888 $28.88 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BKHY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.7548 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jul 3, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026; most recent $0.283$0.00$0.25$0.50Jul 3, 2023: $0.276Jul '23Aug 1, 2023: $0.287Sep 1, 2023: $0.289Oct 2, 2023: $0.432Nov 1, 2023: $0.351Dec 1, 2023: $0.264Dec '23Dec 27, 2023: $0.207Feb 1, 2024: $0.245Mar 1, 2024: $0.284Apr 1, 2024: $0.302May 1, 2024: $0.302May '24Jun 3, 2024: $0.293Jul 1, 2024: $0.274Aug 1, 2024: $0.308Sep 3, 2024: $0.317Oct 1, 2024: $0.285Oct '24Nov 1, 2024: $0.295Dec 2, 2024: $0.264Dec 27, 2024: $0.335Feb 3, 2025: $0.295Mar 3, 2025: $0.266Mar '25Apr 1, 2025: $0.258May 1, 2025: $0.403Jun 2, 2025: $0.231Jul 1, 2025: $0.251Aug 1, 2025: $0.338Aug '25Sep 2, 2025: $0.274Oct 1, 2025: $0.299Nov 3, 2025: $0.277Dec 1, 2025: $0.248Dec 29, 2025: $0.388Dec '25Feb 2, 2026: $0.263Mar 2, 2026: $0.245Apr 1, 2026: $0.426May 1, 2026: $0.276Jun 1, 2026: $0.255Jun '26Jul 1, 2026: $0.271Aug 3, 2026: $0.277Sep 1, 2026: $0.257Oct 1, 2026: $0.283

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2020 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$2.00$4.002020: $1.888$1.88820202021: $2.457$2.45720212022: $3.036$3.03620222023: $3.223$3.22320232024: $3.504$3.50420242025: $3.528$3.52820252026 (YTD): $2.553$2.5532026 YTD

How much BKHY do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month347$15,729$1,200
$500 / month1,732$78,644$6,000
$1,000 / month3,463$157,288$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.63%. $10,000 in BKHY would currently pay about $763 a year ($64 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

BKHY distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Oct 1, 2026 — $0.283 +10.1%
Sep 1, 2026 — $0.257 -7.2%
Aug 3, 2026 — $0.277 +2.2%
Jul 1, 2026 — $0.271 +6.3%
Jun 1, 2026 — $0.255 -7.6%
May 1, 2026 — $0.276 -35.2%
Apr 1, 2026 — $0.426 +73.9%
Mar 2, 2026 — $0.245 -6.8%
Feb 2, 2026 — $0.263 -32.2%
Dec 29, 2025 — $0.388 +56.5%
Dec 1, 2025 — $0.248 -10.5%
Nov 3, 2025 — $0.277 -7.4%
Oct 1, 2025 — $0.299 +9.1%
Sep 2, 2025 — $0.274 -18.9%
Aug 1, 2025 — $0.338 +34.7%
Jul 1, 2025 — $0.251 +8.7%
Jun 2, 2025 — $0.231 -42.7%
May 1, 2025 — $0.403 +56.2%
Apr 1, 2025 — $0.258 -3.0%
Mar 3, 2025 — $0.266 -9.8%
Feb 3, 2025 — $0.295 -11.9%
Dec 27, 2024 — $0.335 +26.9%
Dec 2, 2024 — $0.264 -10.5%
Nov 1, 2024 — $0.295 +3.5%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

BKHY's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 81/100).

Its share price moved -6.7% 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 High Yield ETF

The fund seeks to provide diversified investment exposure to the U.S. high yield bond market. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in high yield securities and ETFs providing exposure to such securities. It's policy with respect to the investment of at least 80% of its net assets may be changed by the fund's board, upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders. The fund's managers consider high yield securities to be securities with ratings that qualify for inclusion in the index.

Fund family: BNY Mellon. Category: High Yield 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.

BKHY distribution FAQ

When is BKHY's next ex-distribution date?

BKHY'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 $0.2888 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.

How often does BKHY pay distributions?

BKHY pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.283 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.

What is BKHY's distribution yield?

BKHY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.63%, based on $3.466 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.466 per share, is 7.63%.

How much does BKHY pay per share?

BKHY pays about $0.2888 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.466 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $346.60 a year.

Has BKHY grown or cut its distribution?

There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BKHY'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 BKHY do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 7.63%, you would need about 347 shares of BKHY (roughly $15,729 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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