ION Distribution History & Yield
Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ION's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.824 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 13 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ION do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,457 | $76,372 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,282 | $381,859 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,564 | $763,718 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.57%. $10,000 in ION would currently pay about $157 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ION distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.206 | -39.4% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +56.0% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.218 | -17.7% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.265 | +1225.0% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.02 | -71.4% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.07 | -55.7% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.158 | -15.1% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.186 | +564.3% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.028 | -81.3% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.15 | -52.1% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.313 | +22.7% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.255 | +410.0% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.05 | — |
Payout risk check
ION's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 46/100).
Its share price moved +47.7% over the past year.
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About Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF
The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should track the performance of the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index engaged in the mining of cobalt, lithium, and nickel—base metals used to produce batteries. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2022. 13 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ION distribution FAQ
When is ION's next ex-distribution date?
ION's next ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.206 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does ION pay distributions?
ION pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.206 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is ION's distribution yield?
ION's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.46%, based on $0.764 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $52.44. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.824 per share, is 1.57%.
How much does ION pay per share?
ION pays about $0.206 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.824 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $82.40 a year.
Has ION grown or cut its distribution?
ION has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +48.9%.
How many shares of ION do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.57%, you would need about 1,457 shares of ION (roughly $76,372 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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