CEFZ Distribution History & Yield
RiverNorth Active Income ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (in 34 days) | Dec 12, 2026 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 64 days) | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 94 days) | Feb 10, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 124 days) | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 (in 154 days) | Apr 11, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 214 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 (in 244 days) | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 274 days) | Aug 9, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2027 (in 304 days) | Sep 8, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 (in 334 days) | Oct 8, 2027 | $0.0681 | $6.81 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CEFZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.8851 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CEFZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,469 | $11,471 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,344 | $57,356 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,688 | $114,712 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.46%. $10,000 in CEFZ would currently pay about $1,046 a year ($87 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CEFZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | — | $0.066 | -2.9% |
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +1.5% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.067 | -1.5% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.068 | -1.4% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | $0.069 | +3.0% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.067 | -2.9% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | — | $0.069 | -1.4% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +2.9% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +1.5% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $0.067 | -2.9% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.069 | +1.5% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | — | $0.068 | — |
Payout risk check
CEFZ's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -4.7% 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 RiverNorth Active Income ETF
The fund's adviser will allocate the fund's investments among equities, fixed income securities, and cash and cash equivalents. The adviser may allocate to the various asset classes either through the purchase of closed-end investment companies (including business development companies (BDCs)), exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") and other investment companies (collectively, "underlying funds") or through direct investment in the various securities. To achieve exposure to the asset classes discussed above, it will typically invest more than 50% of its assets in underlying funds.
Fund family: RiverNorth Funds. Category: Global Moderately Conservative Allocation. First distribution on our records: Aug 28, 2025. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CEFZ distribution FAQ
When is CEFZ's next ex-distribution date?
CEFZ's next ex-distribution date is Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0681 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does CEFZ pay distributions?
CEFZ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.066 per share with an ex-date of Sep 29, 2026.
What is CEFZ's distribution yield?
CEFZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.46%, based on $0.817 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $7.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.817 per share, is 10.46%.
How much does CEFZ pay per share?
CEFZ pays about $0.0681 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.817 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $81.70 a year.
Has CEFZ grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, CEFZ'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 CEFZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.46%, you would need about 1,469 shares of CEFZ (roughly $11,471 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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