GLDN Distribution History & Yield
Nicholas Gold Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (tomorrow) | Nov 9, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 (in 8 days) | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 (in 15 days) | Nov 23, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 22 days) | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (in 29 days) | Dec 7, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 (in 43 days) | Dec 21, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 64 days) | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 (in 71 days) | Jan 18, 2027 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 (in 78 days) | Jan 25, 2027 | $0.0482 | $4.82 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GLDN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.5536 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GLDN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 479 | $6,806 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,395 | $34,030 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,790 | $68,059 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 17.63%. $10,000 in GLDN would currently pay about $1,763 a year ($147 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GLDN distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | — | $0.042 | -6.7% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Oct 5, 2026 | — | $0.045 | -6.2% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | — | $0.048 | +2.1% |
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.047 | -6.0% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +2.0% |
| Sep 4, 2026 | — | $0.049 | -5.8% |
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.052 | +4.0% |
| Aug 24, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +6.4% |
| Aug 17, 2026 | — | $0.047 | +6.8% |
| Aug 10, 2026 | — | $0.044 | +10.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.04 | -4.8% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | — | $0.042 | +2.4% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | — | $0.041 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | $0.041 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2026 | — | $0.041 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.041 | -14.6% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.048 | +17.1% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.041 | -12.8% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | — | $0.047 | -2.1% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.048 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2026 | — | $0.048 | -9.4% |
| May 18, 2026 | — | $0.053 | +1.9% |
| May 11, 2026 | — | $0.052 | +6.1% |
| May 4, 2026 | — | $0.049 | -7.5% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | — | $0.053 | -3.6% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $0.055 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | — | $0.055 | +3.8% |
| Apr 6, 2026 | — | $0.053 | +6.0% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.05 | -5.7% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.053 | -10.2% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.059 | -3.3% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | — | $0.061 | — |
Payout risk check
GLDN's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
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 Nicholas Gold Income ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in (i) the equity securities of Gold Industry Companies, (ii) options contracts on Gold Industry Companies, (iii) underlying funds, and (iv) options contracts and futures contracts on underlying funds. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Nicholas Wealth, LLC. Category: Equity Precious Metals. First distribution on our records: Mar 9, 2026. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GLDN distribution FAQ
When is GLDN's next ex-distribution date?
GLDN's next ex-distribution date is Oct 26, 2026 (tomorrow, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0482 per share, expected on Nov 9, 2026.
How often does GLDN pay distributions?
GLDN pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.042 per share with an ex-date of Oct 19, 2026.
What is GLDN's distribution yield?
GLDN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.19%, based on $1.59 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $14.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.5055 per share, is 17.63%.
How much does GLDN pay per share?
GLDN pays about $0.0482 per share each week, which works out to roughly $2.5055 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $250.55 a year.
Has GLDN grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, GLDN'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 GLDN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 17.63%, you would need about 479 shares of GLDN (roughly $6,806 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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