DFNM Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (in 34 days) | Oct 27, 2026 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 62 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 90 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 118 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 (in 146 days) | Feb 16, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 230 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 (in 258 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 314 days) | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.115 | $11.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFNM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.495 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFNM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 870 | $41,061 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,348 | $205,304 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,696 | $410,609 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.92%. $10,000 in DFNM would currently pay about $292 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFNM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | — | $0.106 | -10.9% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.119 | -10.5% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.133 | +19.8% |
| May 19, 2026 | — | $0.111 | +14.4% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.097 | -28.7% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +32.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +145.2% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.042 | -80.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.218 | +101.9% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | — | $0.108 | -7.7% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +1.7% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.115 | -2.5% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.118 | +4.4% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.113 | -7.4% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $0.122 | +7.0% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.114 | -11.6% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.129 | +30.3% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | — | $0.099 | +125.0% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.044 | -78.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.205 | +93.4% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | — | $0.106 | -21.5% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.135 | +51.7% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.089 | -33.1% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | — | $0.133 | +33.0% |
| Jul 16, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +12.4% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.089 | -28.8% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.125 | +22.5% |
| Apr 16, 2024 | — | $0.102 | +14.6% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.089 | -23.3% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.116 | +480.0% |
| Jan 17, 2024 | — | $0.02 | -87.9% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.165 | +85.4% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.089 | -25.2% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | — | $0.119 | +48.7% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.08 | -14.9% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | — | $0.094 | +5.6% |
| Jul 18, 2023 | — | $0.089 | +17.1% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.076 | -9.5% |
| May 23, 2023 | — | $0.084 | -1.2% |
| Apr 18, 2023 | — | $0.085 | -6.6% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.091 | -20.2% |
| Feb 22, 2023 | — | $0.114 | +50.0% |
| Jan 18, 2023 | — | $0.076 | -7.3% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.082 | -4.7% |
| Nov 22, 2022 | — | $0.086 | +24.6% |
| Oct 18, 2022 | — | $0.069 | +19.0% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.058 | -12.1% |
| Aug 23, 2022 | — | $0.066 | +17.9% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | — | $0.056 | +33.3% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.042 | +27.3% |
| May 24, 2022 | — | $0.033 | +26.9% |
| Apr 19, 2022 | — | $0.026 | -3.7% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.027 | +145.5% |
| Feb 23, 2022 | — | $0.011 | -57.7% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.026 | — |
Payout risk check
DFNM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved -0.4% 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 Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF
Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio will invest at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest exempt from federal income tax. The Portfolio will generally maintain a weighted average duration of no more than one half year greater, and no less than one year below, the average duration of the S&P Intermediate Term National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Muni National Interm. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2021. 56 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFNM distribution FAQ
When is DFNM's next ex-distribution date?
DFNM's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.115 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does DFNM pay distributions?
DFNM pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.106 per share with an ex-date of Aug 18, 2026.
What is DFNM's distribution yield?
DFNM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.98%, based on $1.405 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $47.22. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.38 per share, is 2.92%.
How much does DFNM pay per share?
DFNM pays about $0.115 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.38 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $138.00 a year.
Has DFNM grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, DFNM'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 DFNM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.92%, you would need about 870 shares of DFNM (roughly $41,061 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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