CEFS Distribution History & Yield
Saba Opportunistically Hedged Closed-End Funds ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 22, 2026 (in 28 days) | Dec 6, 2026 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days) | Feb 2, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 115 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 173 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 (in 202 days) | May 29, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 13, 2027 (in 231 days) | Jun 27, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 8, 2027 (in 318 days) | Sep 22, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 7, 2027 (in 347 days) | Oct 21, 2027 | $0.1505 | $15.05 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CEFS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.806 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CEFS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 665 | $15,887 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,323 | $79,435 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,645 | $158,870 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.55%. $10,000 in CEFS would currently pay about $755 a year ($63 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CEFS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | — | $0.14 | -47.4% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.266 | +90.0% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | — | $0.14 | -59.1% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.342 | +144.3% |
| Nov 25, 2024 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
CEFS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved +5.0% 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 Saba Opportunistically Hedged Closed-End Funds ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets, (a) in securities issued by closed-end funds or derivatives that provide investment exposure to closed-end funds either directly or indirectly and (b) opportunistically in long and/or short positions of (i) single name or basket securities or instruments seeking to hedge market exposure and/or (ii) derivatives instruments seeking to hedge market exposure.
Fund family: SABA ETF. Category: Event Driven. First distribution on our records: Apr 20, 2017. 115 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CEFS distribution FAQ
When is CEFS's next ex-distribution date?
CEFS's next ex-distribution date is Nov 22, 2026 (in 28 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1505 per share, expected on Dec 6, 2026.
How often does CEFS pay distributions?
CEFS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.14 per share with an ex-date of Aug 27, 2026.
What is CEFS's distribution yield?
CEFS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.97%, based on $1.666 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.806 per share, is 7.55%.
How much does CEFS pay per share?
CEFS pays about $0.1505 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.806 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $180.60 a year.
Has CEFS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.2% a year (-4.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, CEFS'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 CEFS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.55%, you would need about 665 shares of CEFS (roughly $15,887 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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