CTA Distribution History & Yield
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 16 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (in 46 days) | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 (in 76 days) | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 (in 136 days) | Feb 6, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 (in 166 days) | Mar 8, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 (in 226 days) | May 7, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 (in 256 days) | Jun 6, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 316 days) | Aug 5, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 346 days) | Sep 4, 2027 | $0.1242 | $12.42 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CTA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.49 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 27 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CTA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 806 | $23,323 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,027 | $116,617 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,054 | $233,235 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.15%. $10,000 in CTA would currently pay about $515 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CTA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.13 | -13.3% |
| May 26, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +50.0% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | — | $0.10 | -60.0% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +108.3% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.12 | -60.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.738 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +100.0% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +50.0% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | — | $1.635 Special | — |
| Sep 27, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.10 | -33.3% |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | $1.111 Special | — |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
CTA's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 82/100).
Its share price moved +3.8% 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 Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests in a portfolio of equity, U.S. Treasury, commodity, and foreign exchange futures contracts (collectively, “Futures Contracts”). Typically, it will not invest directly in commodity futures contracts. The Advisor expects to gain exposure to these investments by investing up to 25% of its assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “Subsidiary”).
Fund family: Simplify Asset Management. Category: Systematic Trend. First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 2022. 27 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CTA distribution FAQ
When is CTA's next ex-distribution date?
CTA's next ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 16 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1242 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.
How often does CTA pay distributions?
CTA pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.13 per share with an ex-date of Aug 26, 2026.
What is CTA's distribution yield?
CTA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.15%, based on $1.49 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.49 per share, is 5.15%.
How much does CTA pay per share?
CTA pays about $0.1242 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.49 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $149.00 a year.
Has CTA grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +39.4% a year. As a fund, CTA'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 CTA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.15%, you would need about 806 shares of CTA (roughly $23,323 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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