DDV Distribution History & Yield
Defined Duration 5 ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 (in 18 days) | Oct 11, 2026 | $0.105 | $10.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 (in 108 days) | Jan 9, 2027 | $0.105 | $10.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 198 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.105 | $10.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.105 | $10.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DDV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.42 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DDV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,858 | $72,729 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 14,286 | $363,643 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 28,572 | $727,286 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.65%. $10,000 in DDV would currently pay about $165 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DDV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.105 | -48.0% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.202 | +94.2% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.104 | — |
Payout risk check
DDV's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).
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About Defined Duration 5 ETF
The fund is an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of other large,broad-based ETFs that the sub-adviser believes can reduce the fund’s relative stock and bond risks when compared to a traditional diversified market cap-weighted index fund.
Fund family: Discipline Funds. Category: Short-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 30, 2025. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DDV distribution FAQ
When is DDV's next ex-distribution date?
DDV's next ex-distribution date is Sep 27, 2026 (in 18 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.105 per share, expected on Oct 11, 2026.
How often does DDV pay distributions?
DDV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.105 per share with an ex-date of Jun 29, 2026.
What is DDV's distribution yield?
DDV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.61%, based on $0.411 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.42 per share, is 1.65%.
How much does DDV pay per share?
DDV pays about $0.105 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.42 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $42.00 a year.
Has DDV grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, DDV'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 DDV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.65%, you would need about 2,858 shares of DDV (roughly $72,729 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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