DUG Distribution History & Yield
ProShares UltraShort Energy ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.082 | $8.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.082 | $8.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.082 | $8.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $0.082 | $8.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DUG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.328 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DUG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,659 | $46,866 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 18,293 | $234,329 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 36,586 | $468,659 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.56%. $10,000 in DUG would currently pay about $256 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DUG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.082 | -33.9% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.124 | +47.6% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.084 | -73.6% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.318 | +29.8% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.245 | -0.4% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.246 | +4.2% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.236 | -61.4% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.612 | +1.3% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.604 | -28.1% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.84 | +204.3% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.276 | -58.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.66 | +106.2% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.32 | -28.6% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.448 | -11.8% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.508 | +262.9% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.14 | -75.9% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.58 | -48.2% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $1.12 | -13.8% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $1.30 | +32.7% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.98 | +14.0% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.86 | -66.9% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $2.60 | +622.2% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.36 | -97.9% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $2,432.00 Special | — |
Payout risk check
DUG's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 33/100).
Its share price moved -61.6% 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 ProShares UltraShort Energy ETF
The index is designed to measure the performance of energy companies included in the S&P 500 Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain inverse leveraged exposure to at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Trading--Inverse Equity. First distribution on our records: Jun 26, 2007. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DUG distribution FAQ
When is DUG's next ex-distribution date?
DUG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.082 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does DUG pay distributions?
DUG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.082 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is DUG's distribution yield?
DUG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.75%, based on $0.608 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.328 per share, is 2.56%.
How much does DUG pay per share?
DUG pays about $0.082 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.328 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $32.80 a year.
Has DUG grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -24.6% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DUG'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 DUG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.56%, you would need about 3,659 shares of DUG (roughly $46,866 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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