GCAD Distribution History & Yield
Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.956 | $95.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GCAD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.956 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GCAD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,256 | $60,889 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,277 | $304,444 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,553 | $608,887 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.97%. $10,000 in GCAD would currently pay about $197 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GCAD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.956 | +55.2% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.616 | +130.7% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.267 | — |
Payout risk check
GCAD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).
Its share price moved +6.9% 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 Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF
The fund will seek to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in securities in income producing equity securities including securities in the aerospace and defense sectors. Aerospace companies include manufacturers, assemblers and distributors of aircraft and aircraft parts. Defense companies include producers of components and equipment for the defense industry, such as military aircraft, radar equipment and weapons.
Fund family: Gabelli. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2023. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GCAD distribution FAQ
When is GCAD's next ex-distribution date?
GCAD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.956 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does GCAD pay distributions?
GCAD pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.956 per share with an ex-date of Dec 29, 2025.
What is GCAD's distribution yield?
GCAD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.97%, based on $0.956 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $48.51. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.956 per share, is 1.97%.
How much does GCAD pay per share?
GCAD pays about $0.956 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.956 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $95.60 a year.
Has GCAD grown or cut its distribution?
GCAD has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +55.2%.
How many shares of GCAD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.97%, you would need about 1,256 shares of GCAD (roughly $60,889 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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