BOAT Distribution History & Yield
SonicShares Global Shipping ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $1.006 | $100.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $1.006 | $100.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 2, 2027 (in 250 days) | Jul 16, 2027 | $1.006 | $100.60 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 2, 2027 (in 342 days) | Oct 16, 2027 | $1.006 | $100.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BOAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.024 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 20 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BOAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 299 | $15,328 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,492 | $76,640 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,983 | $153,280 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.83%. $10,000 in BOAT would currently pay about $783 a year ($65 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BOAT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $1.006 | +135.0% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.428 | -49.7% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.851 | +65.6% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.514 | -32.8% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.765 | +82.6% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.419 | -13.8% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $2.42 Special | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.486 | -26.7% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.663 | +111.1% |
| Mar 25, 2024 | — | $0.314 | -58.0% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | — | $0.748 | +36.0% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.55 | -77.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $2.447 | +624.0% |
| Mar 28, 2023 | — | $0.338 | -48.0% |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | $0.65 | -39.3% |
| Sep 28, 2022 | — | $1.07 | -15.9% |
| Jun 28, 2022 | — | $1.273 | +63.6% |
| Mar 29, 2022 | — | $0.778 | +121.0% |
| Dec 28, 2021 | — | $0.352 | +576.9% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | — | $0.052 | — |
Payout risk check
BOAT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 29/100).
Its share price moved +65.6% 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 SonicShares Global Shipping ETF
The index is a rules-based index that seeks to provide exposure to a global portfolio of companies identified as being engaged in the water transportation industry. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, will be invested in Global Shipping Companies. It also may invest in securities or other investments not included in the index, but which the fund’s investment adviser believes will help it track the index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: SonicShares. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Sep 22, 2021. 20 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BOAT distribution FAQ
When is BOAT's next ex-distribution date?
BOAT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.006 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does BOAT pay distributions?
BOAT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.006 per share with an ex-date of Jun 29, 2026.
What is BOAT's distribution yield?
BOAT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.45%, based on $2.285 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.024 per share, is 7.83%.
How much does BOAT pay per share?
BOAT pays about $1.006 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.024 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $402.40 a year.
Has BOAT grown or cut its distribution?
BOAT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -16.9% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BOAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.83%, you would need about 299 shares of BOAT (roughly $15,328 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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