JSMD Distribution History & Yield

Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF · NasdaqGM

ETF Small Growth Quarterly payer
$87.54
-0.63% today
as of Oct 25, 2026
TTM yield
0.38%
$0.331/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
0.21%
$0.184/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.184
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.046
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 31, 2026 Estimated
in 67 days
Next pay date
Jan 7, 2027
in 74 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 30, 2026
$0.046 per share
Expense ratio
0.30%
AUM 1.0B
Consistency
65/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+9.3%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
10.6
since Mar 31, 2016
1y total return
+5.1%
price +4.7% + distributions 0.4%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) Jan 7, 2027 $0.046 $4.60 Estimated
Fri, Apr 2, 2027 (in 159 days) Apr 9, 2027 $0.046 $4.60 Estimated
Sat, Jul 3, 2027 (in 251 days) Jul 10, 2027 $0.046 $4.60 Estimated
Sun, Oct 3, 2027 (in 343 days) Oct 10, 2027 $0.046 $4.60 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JSMD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.184 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Dec 23, 2016 to Sep 30, 2026; most recent $0.046$0.00$0.25$0.50Dec 23, 2016: $0.077Dec '16Mar 31, 2017: $0.022Jun 30, 2017: $0.014Sep 29, 2017: $0.029Dec 22, 2017: $0.05Mar 29, 2018: $0.024Mar '18Jun 29, 2018: $0.045Sep 28, 2018: $0.022Dec 20, 2018: $0.104Mar 29, 2019: $0.015Jun 28, 2019: $0.042Jun '19Sep 30, 2019: $0.026Dec 19, 2019: $0.069Mar 31, 2020: $0.029Jun 30, 2020: $0.011Sep 30, 2020: $0.018Sep '20Dec 21, 2020: $0.093Mar 31, 2021: $0.023Jun 30, 2021: $0.023Sep 30, 2021: $0.073Dec 20, 2021: $0.068Dec '21Mar 31, 2022: $0.025Jun 30, 2022: $0.045Sep 30, 2022: $0.053Dec 20, 2022: $0.084Mar 31, 2023: $0.057Mar '23Jun 30, 2023: $0.065Sep 29, 2023: $0.07Dec 20, 2023: $0.099Mar 28, 2024: $0.066Jun 28, 2024: $0.057Jun '24Sep 30, 2024: $0.041Dec 20, 2024: $0.404 (special)Mar 31, 2025: $0.066Jun 30, 2025: $0.126Sep 30, 2025: $0.122Sep '25Dec 19, 2025: $0.124Mar 31, 2026: $0.079Jun 30, 2026: $0.082Sep 30, 2026: $0.046

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.25$0.502017: $0.115$0.11520172018: $0.195$0.19520182019: $0.152$0.15220192020: $0.151$0.15120202021: $0.187$0.18720212022: $0.207$0.20720222023: $0.291$0.29120232024: $0.164$0.16420242025: $0.438$0.43820252026 (YTD): $0.207$0.2072026 YTD

How much JSMD do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month6,522$570,887$1,200
$500 / month32,609$2,854,435$6,000
$1,000 / month65,218$5,708,870$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 0.21%. $10,000 in JSMD would currently pay about $21 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

JSMD distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 30, 2026 Oct 6, 2026 $0.046 -43.9%
Jun 30, 2026 Jul 7, 2026 $0.082 +3.8%
Mar 31, 2026 Apr 7, 2026 $0.079 -36.3%
Dec 19, 2025 Dec 26, 2025 $0.124 +1.6%
Sep 30, 2025 Oct 6, 2025 $0.122 -3.2%
Jun 30, 2025 Jul 7, 2025 $0.126 +90.9%
Mar 31, 2025 Apr 4, 2025 $0.066 +61.0%
Dec 20, 2024 Dec 27, 2024 $0.404 Special —
Sep 30, 2024 Oct 4, 2024 $0.041 -28.1%
Jun 28, 2024 Jul 5, 2024 $0.057 -13.6%
Mar 28, 2024 Apr 4, 2024 $0.066 -33.3%
Dec 20, 2023 Dec 27, 2023 $0.099 +41.4%
Sep 29, 2023 Oct 5, 2023 $0.07 +7.7%
Jun 30, 2023 Jul 7, 2023 $0.065 +14.0%
Mar 31, 2023 Apr 6, 2023 $0.057 -32.1%
Dec 20, 2022 Dec 27, 2022 $0.084 +58.5%
Sep 30, 2022 Oct 6, 2022 $0.053 +17.8%
Jun 30, 2022 Jul 7, 2022 $0.045 +80.0%
Mar 31, 2022 Apr 6, 2022 $0.025 -63.2%
Dec 20, 2021 Dec 27, 2021 $0.068 -6.8%
Sep 30, 2021 Oct 6, 2021 $0.073 +217.4%
Jun 30, 2021 Jul 7, 2021 $0.023 +0.0%
Mar 31, 2021 Apr 7, 2021 $0.023 -75.3%
Dec 21, 2020 Dec 28, 2020 $0.093 +416.7%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

JSMD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 65/100).

Its share price moved +4.7% 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 Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF

The fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small- and mid-sized capitalization (“small/mid cap”) companies selected for their growth potential. For purposes of the 80% policy, the fund's managers consider small/mid cap companies to be those whose market capitalization falls within the 12-month range of the Russell 2500TM Growth Index.

Fund family: Janus Henderson. Category: Small Growth. First distribution on our records: Mar 31, 2016. 43 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

JSMD distribution FAQ

When is JSMD's next ex-distribution date?

JSMD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.046 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.

How often does JSMD pay distributions?

JSMD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.046 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.

What is JSMD's distribution yield?

JSMD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.38%, based on $0.331 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $87.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.184 per share, is 0.21%.

How much does JSMD pay per share?

JSMD pays about $0.046 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.184 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $18.40 a year.

Has JSMD grown or cut its distribution?

JSMD has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.3% a year (+5.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of JSMD do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 0.21%, you would need about 6,522 shares of JSMD (roughly $570,887 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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