LGH Distribution History & Yield
HCM Defender 500 Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.237 | $23.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LGH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.237 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 8 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much LGH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 5,064 | $330,167 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 25,317 | $1,650,835 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 50,633 | $3,301,671 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.36%. $10,000 in LGH would currently pay about $36 a year ($3 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LGH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.237 | +13.9% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.208 | -19.4% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.258 | +25.9% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.205 | +5025.0% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.004 | -93.2% |
| Dec 15, 2021 | — | $0.059 | -23.4% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.077 | +60.4% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.048 | — |
Payout risk check
LGH's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 32/100).
Its share price moved +8.0% 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 HCM Defender 500 Index ETF
The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes but exclusive of collateral held from securities lending, in securities included in the HCM 500 Index. The HCM 500 Index seeks to outperform the Solactive US Large Cap Index using a proprietary methodology.
Fund family: Howard Capital Management. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2019. 8 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
LGH distribution FAQ
When is LGH's next ex-distribution date?
LGH's next ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.237 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does LGH pay distributions?
LGH pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.237 per share with an ex-date of Dec 16, 2025.
What is LGH's distribution yield?
LGH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.36%, based on $0.237 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $65.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.237 per share, is 0.36%.
How much does LGH pay per share?
LGH pays about $0.237 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.237 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $23.70 a year.
Has LGH grown or cut its distribution?
LGH has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 25.2% a year (+13.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of LGH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.36%, you would need about 5,064 shares of LGH (roughly $330,167 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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