GCAD Distribution History & Yield
Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 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 | $64,162 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,277 | $320,812 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,553 | $641,623 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.87%. $10,000 in GCAD would currently pay about $187 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 +17.8% 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 and Defense ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2023. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 112 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 1.87%, based on $0.956 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.956 per share, is 1.87%.
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 1.87%, you would need about 1,256 shares of GCAD (roughly $64,162 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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