GENZ Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $1.364 | $136.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GENZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.364 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GENZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 880 | $34,742 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,399 | $173,710 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,798 | $347,419 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.45%. $10,000 in GENZ would currently pay about $345 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GENZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1.364 | +16.9% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | $1.167 | +64.1% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $0.711 | +323.2% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | $0.168 | -51.9% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $0.349 | +57.2% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $0.222 | -82.0% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | $1.231 | +8.6% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | $1.133 | +5.2% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 | $1.077 | +1.0% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | $1.066 | -17.9% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $1.299 | -31.1% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 | $1.884 | +263.7% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | Dec 30, 2013 | $0.518 | -62.5% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $1.382 | +108.8% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 | $0.662 | -20.7% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.835 | +62.8% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.513 | +123.0% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $0.23 | — |
Payout risk check
GENZ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 49/100).
Its share price moved -16.2% 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 VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. To be initially eligible for the Gaming Index, companies must generate at least 50% of their revenues from gaming. Gaming includes casinos and casino hotels, sports betting (including internet gambling and racetracks) and lottery services as well as gaming services, gaming technology and gaming equipment. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Consumer Cyclical. First distribution on our records: Dec 26, 2008. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GENZ distribution FAQ
When is GENZ's next ex-distribution date?
GENZ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.364 per share, expected on Dec 26, 2026.
How often does GENZ pay distributions?
GENZ pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.364 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is GENZ's distribution yield?
GENZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.45%, based on $1.364 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.49. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.364 per share, is 3.45%.
How much does GENZ pay per share?
GENZ pays about $1.364 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.364 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $136.40 a year.
Has GENZ grown or cut its distribution?
GENZ has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 43.8% a year (+16.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GENZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.45%, you would need about 880 shares of GENZ (roughly $34,742 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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