HIPS Distribution History & Yield
GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days) | Oct 10, 2026 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (in 47 days) | Nov 9, 2026 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (in 77 days) | Dec 9, 2026 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jan 24, 2027 (in 137 days) | Feb 7, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 (in 167 days) | Mar 9, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, Apr 24, 2027 (in 227 days) | May 8, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 (in 257 days) | Jun 7, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 317 days) | Aug 6, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Aug 22, 2027 (in 347 days) | Sep 5, 2027 | $0.108 | $10.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HIPS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.296 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HIPS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 926 | $10,889 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,630 | $54,444 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,260 | $108,889 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.02%. $10,000 in HIPS would currently pay about $1,102 a year ($92 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HIPS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.108 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
HIPS's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -3.6% 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 GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF
The fund employs a "passive management"-or indexing-investment approach designed to track the performance of the index. The rules-based index measures the performance of up to 40 high income U.S.-listed securities that typically have "pass-through" structures that require them to distribute substantially all of their earnings to shareholders as cash distributions. This "high income, pass-through" strategy is known as HIPS.
Fund family: Graniteshares. Category: Aggressive Allocation. First distribution on our records: Feb 17, 2015. 139 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HIPS distribution FAQ
When is HIPS's next ex-distribution date?
HIPS's next ex-distribution date is Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.108 per share, expected on Oct 10, 2026.
How often does HIPS pay distributions?
HIPS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.108 per share with an ex-date of Aug 27, 2026.
What is HIPS's distribution yield?
HIPS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.02%, based on $1.296 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.76. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.296 per share, is 11.02%.
How much does HIPS pay per share?
HIPS pays about $0.108 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.296 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $129.60 a year.
Has HIPS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% 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, HIPS'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 HIPS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.02%, you would need about 926 shares of HIPS (roughly $10,889 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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