HYD Distribution History & Yield
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1842 | $18.43 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HYD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.211 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HYD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 543 | $26,839 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,714 | $134,193 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,428 | $268,385 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.47%. $10,000 in HYD would currently pay about $447 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HYD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.185 | -4.1% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.193 | -9.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.213 | +40.1% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.152 | -16.9% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.183 | -12.9% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +22.1% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.172 | -7.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.186 | +3.3% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +4.7% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.172 | -9.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.191 | +9.8% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.174 | -5.9% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.185 | -3.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.192 | +2.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.188 | +2.2% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.184 | +7.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.172 | -9.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.189 | +18.9% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.159 | -23.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.207 | +10.1% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.188 | +11.9% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.168 | -9.2% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.185 | +8.8% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.17 | -5.6% |
Payout risk check
HYD's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 91/100).
Its share price moved -0.1% 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 High Yield Muni ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the benchmark index. The index is comprised of publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the U.S. dollar denominated high yield long-term tax-exempt bond market.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: High Yield Muni. First distribution on our records: Mar 2, 2009. 212 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HYD distribution FAQ
When is HYD's next ex-distribution date?
HYD's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1842 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does HYD pay distributions?
HYD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.185 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is HYD's distribution yield?
HYD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.47%, based on $2.211 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.211 per share, is 4.47%.
How much does HYD pay per share?
HYD pays about $0.1842 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.211 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $221.10 a year.
Has HYD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.6% a year (+1.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, HYD'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 HYD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.47%, you would need about 543 shares of HYD (roughly $26,839 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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