GOAU Distribution History & Yield
U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.40 | $40.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GOAU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.40 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 9 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GOAU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,000 | $147,600 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,000 | $738,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 30,000 | $1,476,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.81%. $10,000 in GOAU would currently pay about $81 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GOAU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.40 | +138.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.168 | -30.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.24 | +5.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.228 | +55.1% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.147 | +425.0% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.028 | -48.1% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.054 | +217.6% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.017 | — |
Payout risk check
GOAU's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 27/100).
Its share price moved +47.4% over the past year.
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About U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Precious Metals Companies and at least 20% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Precious Metals Companies that primarily derive their revenue from gold (“Gold Companies”). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: U.S. Global Investors. Category: Equity Precious Metals. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2017. 9 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GOAU distribution FAQ
When is GOAU's next ex-distribution date?
GOAU's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.40 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does GOAU pay distributions?
GOAU pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.40 per share with an ex-date of Dec 24, 2025.
What is GOAU's distribution yield?
GOAU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.81%, based on $0.40 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.40 per share, is 0.81%.
How much does GOAU pay per share?
GOAU pays about $0.40 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $40.00 a year.
Has GOAU grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 22.2% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, GOAU'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 GOAU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.81%, you would need about 3,000 shares of GOAU (roughly $147,600 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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