LIT Distribution History & Yield

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

ETF Semi-annual payer
$74.18
-0.38% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
0.68%
$0.503/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
0.88%
$0.65/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.65
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.325
per share, every half-year
Frequency
Semi-annual
2 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 28, 2026 Estimated
in 110 days
Next pay date
Jan 11, 2027
in 124 days
Last ex-distribution date
Jun 29, 2026
$0.325 per share
Expense ratio
n/a
assets n/a
Consistency
34/100
highly variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+32.3%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
15.7
since Dec 29, 2010
1y total return
+57.4%
price +56.3% + distributions 1.1%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 110 days) Jan 11, 2027 $0.325 $32.50 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.325 $32.50 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LIT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.65 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 24 payments per share from Dec 29, 2010 to Jun 29, 2026; most recent $0.325$0.00$0.75$1.50Dec 29, 2010: $0.528Dec '10Dec 28, 2011: $0.036Dec 27, 2012: $0.694Dec 27, 2013: $0.084Dec '13Dec 29, 2014: $0.238Dec 29, 2015: $0.048Dec 28, 2016: $0.524Dec '16Dec 28, 2017: $1.262 (special)Dec 28, 2018: $0.679 (special)Jun 27, 2019: $0.223Jun '19Dec 30, 2019: $0.282Jun 29, 2020: $0.161Dec 30, 2020: $0.088Dec '20Jun 29, 2021: $0.036Dec 30, 2021: $0.148Jun 29, 2022: $0.062Jun '22Dec 29, 2022: $0.517Jun 29, 2023: $0.208Dec 28, 2023: $0.358Dec '23Jun 27, 2024: $0.25Dec 30, 2024: $0.13Jun 27, 2025: $0.137Jun '25Dec 30, 2025: $0.178Jun 29, 2026: $0.325

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802017: $0.0020172018: $0.0020182019: $0.505$0.50520192020: $0.249$0.24920202021: $0.184$0.18420212022: $0.579$0.57920222023: $0.566$0.56620232024: $0.38$0.3820242025: $0.315$0.31520252026 (YTD): $0.325$0.3252026 YTD

How much LIT do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,847$136,948$1,200
$500 / month9,231$684,738$6,000
$1,000 / month18,462$1,369,477$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 0.88%. $10,000 in LIT would currently pay about $88 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

LIT distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Jun 29, 2026 $0.325 +82.6%
Dec 30, 2025 $0.178 +29.9%
Jun 27, 2025 $0.137 +5.4%
Dec 30, 2024 $0.13 -48.0%
Jun 27, 2024 $0.25 -30.2%
Dec 28, 2023 $0.358 +72.1%
Jun 29, 2023 $0.208 -59.8%
Dec 29, 2022 $0.517 +733.9%
Jun 29, 2022 $0.062 -58.1%
Dec 30, 2021 $0.148 +311.1%
Jun 29, 2021 $0.036 -59.1%
Dec 30, 2020 $0.088 -45.3%
Jun 29, 2020 $0.161 -42.9%
Dec 30, 2019 $0.282 +26.5%
Jun 27, 2019 $0.223 -57.4%
Dec 28, 2018 $0.679 Special
Dec 28, 2017 $1.262 Special
Dec 28, 2016 $0.524 +991.7%
Dec 29, 2015 $0.048 -79.8%
Dec 29, 2014 $0.238 +183.3%
Dec 27, 2013 $0.084 -87.9%
Dec 27, 2012 $0.694 +1827.8%
Dec 28, 2011 $0.036 -93.2%
Dec 29, 2010 $0.528

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityElevated risk

LIT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 34/100).

Its share price moved +56.3% 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 Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

First distribution on our records: Dec 29, 2010. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

LIT distribution FAQ

When is LIT's next ex-distribution date?

LIT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 28, 2026 (in 110 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.325 per share, expected on Jan 11, 2027.

How often does LIT pay distributions?

LIT pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.325 per share with an ex-date of Jun 29, 2026.

What is LIT's distribution yield?

LIT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.68%, based on $0.503 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $74.18. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.65 per share, is 0.88%.

How much does LIT pay per share?

LIT pays about $0.325 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.65 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $65.00 a year.

Has LIT grown or cut its distribution?

LIT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 32.3% a year (+88.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

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

At the current forward yield of 0.88%, you would need about 1,847 shares of LIT (roughly $136,948 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.

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