DUST Distribution History & Yield
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DUST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.12 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DUST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,072 | $48,171 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,358 | $240,857 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,715 | $481,714 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.49%. $10,000 in DUST would currently pay about $249 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DUST distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.28 | -12.2% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.319 | -58.5% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.768 | +18.2% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.65 | -36.9% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $1.03 | -56.0% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $2.34 | -55.7% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $5.28 | +41.9% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $3.72 | -36.9% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | — | $5.90 | -38.5% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | $9.60 | -36.8% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $15.20 | +137.5% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $6.40 | -53.3% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $13.70 | +39.8% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $9.80 | -37.6% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $15.70 | -51.7% |
| Mar 24, 2020 | — | $72.50 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $32.50 | -58.1% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $77.50 | +55.0% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $50.00 | -13.0% |
| Mar 19, 2019 | — | $187.50 Special | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | — | $57.50 | -25.8% |
| Sep 25, 2018 | — | $77.50 | +3.3% |
| Mar 20, 2018 | — | $75.00 | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | — | $123,562.50 Special | — |
Payout risk check
DUST's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 0/100).
Its share price moved -58.9% over the past year.
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About Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares
The index is comprised of publicly traded common stocks, ADRs or GDRs of companies that operate globally in both developed and emerging markets, and are involved primarily in mining for gold. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in swap agreements, futures contracts, or short positions, that, in combination, provide 2X daily inverse or short exposure to the index or to ETFs that track the index, consistent with the fund’s investment objective. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Direxion Funds. Category: Trading--Inverse Equity. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2011. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DUST distribution FAQ
When is DUST's next ex-distribution date?
DUST's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.28 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DUST pay distributions?
DUST pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.28 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DUST's distribution yield?
DUST's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.49%, based on $2.017 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.12 per share, is 2.49%.
How much does DUST pay per share?
DUST pays about $0.28 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $112.00 a year.
Has DUST grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -62.8% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DUST'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 DUST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.49%, you would need about 1,072 shares of DUST (roughly $48,171 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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