GABF Distribution History & Yield
Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.907 | $90.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GABF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.907 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GABF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,324 | $61,602 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,616 | $308,011 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,231 | $616,022 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.95%. $10,000 in GABF would currently pay about $195 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GABF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.907 | -52.4% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $1.906 | +17.5% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $1.622 | +399.1% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.325 | — |
Payout risk check
GABF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 48/100).
Its share price moved -4.9% 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 Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, in the securities of companies principally engaged in the group of industries comprising the financial services sector. The fund may invest in companies without regard to market capitalization. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Gabelli. Category: Financial. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2022. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GABF distribution FAQ
When is GABF's next ex-distribution date?
GABF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.907 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does GABF pay distributions?
GABF pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.907 per share with an ex-date of Dec 29, 2025.
What is GABF's distribution yield?
GABF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.95%, based on $0.907 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $46.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.907 per share, is 1.95%.
How much does GABF pay per share?
GABF pays about $0.907 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.907 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $90.70 a year.
Has GABF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -52.4%. As a fund, GABF'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 GABF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.95%, you would need about 1,324 shares of GABF (roughly $61,602 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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