GLDI Distribution History & Yield
UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (in 14 days) | Sep 25, 2026 | $2.4852 | $248.52 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 (in 44 days) | Oct 27, 2026 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 (in 74 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 104 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 (in 134 days) | Jan 25, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 (in 164 days) | Feb 24, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 (in 194 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 (in 224 days) | Apr 25, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 254 days) | May 25, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 19, 2027 (in 284 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 (in 314 days) | Jul 24, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 18, 2027 (in 344 days) | Aug 23, 2027 | $1.719 | $171.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GLDI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $21.3942 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GLDI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 59 | $8,697 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 291 | $43,485 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 582 | $86,969 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.80%. $10,000 in GLDI would currently pay about $1,380 a year ($115 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GLDI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | $1.85 | +16.5% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $1.588 | -71.4% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $5.559 | +25.6% |
| May 20, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $4.427 | +20.2% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $3.683 | +33.0% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $2.77 | -35.8% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $4.312 | +24.4% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 | $3.467 | +7.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $3.241 | +4.9% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $3.09 | +80.7% |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $1.71 | -2.2% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $1.749 | +30.1% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $1.344 | -53.3% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $2.879 | -0.3% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $2.888 | -25.1% |
| May 21, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $3.857 | +34.4% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | $2.869 | +224.2% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | $0.885 | -54.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $1.924 | +18.3% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 | $1.626 | +139.1% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.68 | -51.3% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $1.397 | -39.5% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | $2.308 | +4.7% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $2.205 | +7.5% |
Payout risk check
GLDI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 61/100).
Its share price moved -7.9% 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 UBS ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN
The index measures the return of a “covered call” strategy on the shares of the SPDR® Gold Trust (the “GLD Shares”) by reflecting changes in the price of the GLD Shares and the notional option premiums received from the sale of monthly call options on the GLD Shares less notional trading costs incurred in connection with the covered call strategy.
Fund family: UBS AG. Category: Commodities Focused. First distribution on our records: Feb 15, 2013. 163 payments tracked.
GLDI distribution FAQ
When is GLDI's next ex-distribution date?
GLDI's next ex-distribution date is Sep 22, 2026 (in 14 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.4852 per share, expected on Sep 25, 2026.
How often does GLDI pay distributions?
GLDI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.85 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is GLDI's distribution yield?
GLDI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 25.05%, based on $37.446 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $149.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $20.628 per share, is 13.80%.
How much does GLDI pay per share?
GLDI pays about $2.4852 per share each month, which works out to roughly $20.628 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $2,062.80 a year.
Has GLDI grown or cut its distribution?
GLDI has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.4% a year (+50.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GLDI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 13.80%, you would need about 59 shares of GLDI (roughly $8,697 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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