BLST Distribution History & Yield
Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days) | Nov 11, 2026 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (in 34 days) | Dec 12, 2026 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 127 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 (in 189 days) | May 16, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 (in 220 days) | Jun 16, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jul 17, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 3, 2027 (in 282 days) | Aug 17, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 3, 2027 (in 313 days) | Sep 17, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
| Mon, Oct 4, 2027 (in 344 days) | Oct 18, 2027 | $0.0793 | $7.93 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BLST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.9514 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 13 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BLST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,262 | $30,895 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,307 | $154,473 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,613 | $308,946 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.88%. $10,000 in BLST would currently pay about $388 a year ($32 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BLST distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.083 | +3.8% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +2.6% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +1.3% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | — | $0.077 | +1.3% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.076 | -6.2% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.081 | -49.1% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.159 | +98.8% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +8.1% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | — | $0.074 | -6.3% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.079 | +5.3% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | — | $0.075 | +13.6% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | — | $0.066 | — |
Payout risk check
BLST's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 74/100).
Its share price moved -3.1% 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 Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in investments that provide exposure to bonds. This includes fund investments in shares of ETFs which invest at least 80% of their net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Bluemonte Funds. Category: Short-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Jul 30, 2025. 13 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BLST distribution FAQ
When is BLST's next ex-distribution date?
BLST's next ex-distribution date is Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0793 per share, expected on Nov 11, 2026.
How often does BLST pay distributions?
BLST pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.083 per share with an ex-date of Aug 27, 2026.
What is BLST's distribution yield?
BLST's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.54%, based on $0.868 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.9514 per share, is 3.88%.
How much does BLST pay per share?
BLST pays about $0.0793 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.9514 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $95.14 a year.
Has BLST grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, BLST'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 BLST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.88%, you would need about 1,262 shares of BLST (roughly $30,895 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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