LOCT Distribution History & Yield

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ETF Monthly payer Covered call
$23.87
+0.04% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
5.17%
$1.235/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
5.17%
$1.235/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.235
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1029
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 30, 2026 Estimated
in 21 days
Next pay date
Oct 14, 2026
in 35 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 31, 2026
$0.103 per share
Expense ratio
n/a
assets n/a
Consistency
100/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
2.9
since Oct 30, 2023
1y total return
+5.4%
price +0.2% + distributions 5.2%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) Oct 14, 2026 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) Nov 13, 2026 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 81 days) Dec 13, 2026 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 111 days) Jan 12, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 141 days) Feb 11, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 171 days) Mar 13, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 201 days) Apr 12, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) May 12, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 261 days) Jun 11, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 291 days) Jul 11, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 321 days) Aug 10, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated
Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 351 days) Sep 9, 2027 $0.1029 $10.29 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LOCT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.235 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 35 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 35 payments per share from Oct 30, 2023 to Aug 31, 2026; most recent $0.103$0.00$0.075$0.15Oct 30, 2023: $0.132Oct '23Nov 29, 2023: $0.132Dec 28, 2023: $0.132Jan 30, 2024: $0.132Feb 28, 2024: $0.132Mar 27, 2024: $0.132Mar '24Apr 29, 2024: $0.132May 31, 2024: $0.132Jun 28, 2024: $0.132Jul 31, 2024: $0.132Aug 30, 2024: $0.132Aug '24Sep 30, 2024: $0.132Oct 31, 2024: $0.102Nov 29, 2024: $0.102Dec 31, 2024: $0.102Jan 31, 2025: $0.102Jan '25Feb 28, 2025: $0.102Mar 31, 2025: $0.102Apr 30, 2025: $0.102May 30, 2025: $0.102Jun 30, 2025: $0.102Jun '25Jul 31, 2025: $0.102Aug 29, 2025: $0.102Sep 30, 2025: $0.102Oct 31, 2025: $0.103Nov 28, 2025: $0.103Nov '25Dec 31, 2025: $0.103Jan 30, 2026: $0.103Feb 27, 2026: $0.103Mar 31, 2026: $0.103Apr 30, 2026: $0.103Apr '26May 29, 2026: $0.103Jun 30, 2026: $0.103Jul 31, 2026: $0.103Aug 31, 2026: $0.103

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2023 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.00$2.002023: $0.396$0.39620232024: $1.494$1.49420242025: $1.227$1.22720252026 (YTD): $0.824$0.8242026 YTD

How much LOCT do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month972$23,194$1,200
$500 / month4,859$115,968$6,000
$1,000 / month9,717$231,935$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 5.17%. $10,000 in LOCT would currently pay about $517 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

LOCT distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 31, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
Jul 31, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
Jun 30, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
May 29, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
Apr 30, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
Mar 31, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
Feb 27, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
Jan 30, 2026 $0.103 +0.0%
Dec 31, 2025 $0.103 +0.0%
Nov 28, 2025 $0.103 +0.0%
Oct 31, 2025 $0.103 +1.0%
Sep 30, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Aug 29, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Jul 31, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Jun 30, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
May 30, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Apr 30, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Mar 31, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Feb 28, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Jan 31, 2025 $0.102 +0.0%
Dec 31, 2024 $0.102 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2024 $0.102 +0.0%
Oct 31, 2024 $0.102 -22.7%
Sep 30, 2024 $0.132 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

LOCT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).

Its share price moved +0.2% over the past year.

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First distribution on our records: Oct 30, 2023. 35 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

LOCT distribution FAQ

When is LOCT's next ex-distribution date?

LOCT's next ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1029 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.

How often does LOCT pay distributions?

LOCT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.103 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.

What is LOCT's distribution yield?

LOCT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.17%, based on $1.235 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.87. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.235 per share, is 5.17%.

How much does LOCT pay per share?

LOCT pays about $0.1029 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.235 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $123.50 a year.

Has LOCT grown or cut its distribution?

LOCT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed -1.5%.

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

At the current forward yield of 5.17%, you would need about 972 shares of LOCT (roughly $23,194 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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