IG Distribution History & Yield
Principal Investment Grade Corporate ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.0868 | $8.68 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.1288 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,152 | $22,906 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,759 | $114,530 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,517 | $229,059 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.24%. $10,000 in IG would currently pay about $524 a year ($44 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.086 | -3.4% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.089 | +3.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.086 | +2.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.084 | -2.3% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.086 | -1.1% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.087 | -1.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +6.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.083 | -2.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -15.8% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.101 | +27.8% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.079 | -10.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.088 | -3.3% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.091 | +5.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.086 | +1.2% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.085 | -2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.087 | +6.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.082 | -5.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.087 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.087 | -4.4% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.091 | -1.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.092 | -2.1% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.094 | +4.4% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.09 | +4.7% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.086 | -2.3% |
Payout risk check
IG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).
Its share price moved -5.7% 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 Principal Investment Grade Corporate ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities. "Investment grade" securities are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global") or Baa3 or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's").
Fund family: Principal Funds. Category: Corporate Bond. First distribution on our records: Jun 1, 2018. 105 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IG distribution FAQ
When is IG's next ex-distribution date?
IG's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0868 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does IG pay distributions?
IG pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.086 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is IG's distribution yield?
IG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.24%, based on $1.042 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.042 per share, is 5.24%.
How much does IG pay per share?
IG pays about $0.0868 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.042 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $104.20 a year.
Has IG grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IG'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 IG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.24%, you would need about 1,152 shares of IG (roughly $22,906 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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