FBUF Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.045 | $4.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.045 | $4.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.045 | $4.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.045 | $4.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FBUF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.18 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 10 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FBUF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 6,667 | $222,533 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 33,334 | $1,112,667 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 66,667 | $2,225,333 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.54%. $10,000 in FBUF would currently pay about $54 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FBUF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.045 | -25.0% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +39.5% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.043 | +2.4% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.042 | -27.6% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.058 | +3.6% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.056 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.056 | +14.3% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.049 | +19.5% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.041 | — |
Payout risk check
FBUF's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).
Its share price moved +11.5% 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 Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF
Normally investing at least 80% of assets in equity securities. Investing in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations generally similar to companies in the S&P 500® Index or Russell 1000 Index. Generally using computer-aided, quantitative analysis of historical valuation, growth, profitability, and other factors to select a broadly diversified group of stocks that may have the potential to provide a higher total return than that of the S&P 500® Index.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Equity Hedged. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2024. 10 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FBUF distribution FAQ
When is FBUF's next ex-distribution date?
FBUF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.045 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does FBUF pay distributions?
FBUF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.045 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is FBUF's distribution yield?
FBUF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.58%, based on $0.193 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.38. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.18 per share, is 0.54%.
How much does FBUF pay per share?
FBUF pays about $0.045 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.18 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $18.00 a year.
Has FBUF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -9.0%. As a fund, FBUF'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 FBUF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.54%, you would need about 6,667 shares of FBUF (roughly $222,533 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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