BOAT Distribution History & Yield
SonicShares Global Shipping ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 (in 20 days) | Oct 13, 2026 | $1.006 | $100.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $1.006 | $100.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $1.006 | $100.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 2, 2027 (in 296 days) | Jul 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 | $15,164 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,492 | $75,820 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,983 | $151,640 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.91%. $10,000 in BOAT would currently pay about $791 a year ($66 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 +61.1% 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 SonicShares Global Shipping ETF
First distribution on our records: Sep 22, 2021. 20 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 29, 2026 (in 20 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 Oct 13, 2026.
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 5.50%, based on $2.799 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.024 per share, is 7.91%.
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 -14.7% 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 7.91%, you would need about 299 shares of BOAT (roughly $15,164 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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