HAP Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Natural Resources ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.364 | $136.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HAP'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 HAP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 880 | $68,525 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,399 | $342,625 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,798 | $685,249 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.75%. $10,000 in HAP would currently pay about $175 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HAP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.364 | +12.9% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $1.208 | -24.4% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $1.598 | -1.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $1.614 | +58.4% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $1.019 | +7.9% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.944 | -5.6% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $1.00 | +8.8% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.919 | +22.5% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.75 | +16.6% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.643 | -18.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.789 | -7.3% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.851 | +2.5% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.83 | -2.7% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.853 | +29.2% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.66 | +110.2% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.314 | +27.1% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.247 | +280.0% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $0.065 | — |
Payout risk check
HAP's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 71/100).
Its share price moved +40.5% 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 Natural Resources ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The index is a global index that tracks the performance of Natural Resources Companies. The index selects Natural Resources Companies from the following sub-themes: agriculture, energy, renewable energy, industrial metals, precious metals, and forest and paper products.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Natural Resources. 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.
HAP distribution FAQ
When is HAP's next ex-distribution date?
HAP'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 Jan 4, 2027.
How often does HAP pay distributions?
HAP 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 HAP's distribution yield?
HAP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.75%, based on $1.364 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $77.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.364 per share, is 1.75%.
How much does HAP pay per share?
HAP 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 HAP grown or cut its distribution?
HAP has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.6% a year (+12.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HAP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.75%, you would need about 880 shares of HAP (roughly $68,525 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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