EQL Distribution History & Yield
ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.179 | $17.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.179 | $17.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.179 | $17.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.179 | $17.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EQL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.716 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EQL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,676 | $86,564 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,380 | $432,821 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,760 | $865,642 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.39%. $10,000 in EQL would currently pay about $139 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EQL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.179 | +163.2% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.068 | -63.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.184 | -22.7% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.238 | +17.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.202 | +5.8% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.191 | +13.0% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.169 | -24.2% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.223 | +14.2% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | — | $0.1953 | +19.3% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.1637 | +1.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.1607 | -22.5% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.2073 | +11.7% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.1857 | +24.6% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.149 | -14.4% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.174 | -27.6% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.2403 | +33.8% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.1797 | +40.4% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.128 | -5.9% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.136 | -31.4% |
| Dec 22, 2021 | — | $0.1983 | +33.1% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.149 | +2.5% |
| Jun 17, 2021 | — | $0.1453 | +17.2% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | — | $0.124 | -31.7% |
| Dec 22, 2020 | — | $0.1817 | +31.3% |
Payout risk check
EQL's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 78/100).
Its share price moved +12.2% 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 ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF
The underlying index is designed to track the performance of U.S. large-capitalization equities by allocating equal weight across economic sectors, while maintaining float-adjusted market capitalization weighting within each sector. It will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: ALPS. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Sep 23, 2009. 68 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EQL distribution FAQ
When is EQL's next ex-distribution date?
EQL's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.179 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does EQL pay distributions?
EQL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.179 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is EQL's distribution yield?
EQL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.30%, based on $0.669 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.65. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.716 per share, is 1.39%.
How much does EQL pay per share?
EQL pays about $0.179 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.716 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $71.60 a year.
Has EQL grown or cut its distribution?
EQL has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.2% a year (-14.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EQL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.39%, you would need about 1,676 shares of EQL (roughly $86,564 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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