LQDB Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LQDB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.08 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much LQDB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 295 | $24,801 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,471 | $124,007 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,942 | $248,015 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.84%. $10,000 in LQDB would currently pay about $484 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LQDB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.355 | +0.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.354 | +5.7% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.335 | -1.5% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.34 | -3.7% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.353 | +9.6% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.322 | -3.3% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.333 | -3.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.345 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.345 | +0.6% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.343 | +8.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.315 | -7.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +2.4% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.332 | +3.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.322 | +0.9% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.319 | -9.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.353 | +1.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.349 | -0.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.352 | +18.5% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.297 | -2.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.303 | -7.9% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.329 | +4.8% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.314 | -3.7% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.326 | +0.3% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.325 | +0.3% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.324 | +2.5% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.316 | -1.9% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $0.322 | +0.6% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +4.9% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | — | $0.305 | -1.0% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | — | $0.308 | -1.3% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.312 | +5.4% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | — | $0.296 | +2.8% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | — | $0.288 | +2.1% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.282 | +0.7% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | — | $0.28 | -2.8% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | — | $0.288 | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.288 | +2.1% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $0.282 | -8.1% |
| May 1, 2023 | — | $0.307 | +1.7% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.302 | +29.1% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | — | $0.234 | +6.8% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | — | $0.219 | +4.3% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.21 | +2.4% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.205 | -43.2% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | — | $0.361 | +24.1% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.291 | +37.9% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | — | $0.211 | +0.5% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | — | $0.21 | +2.9% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.204 | +1.0% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | — | $0.202 | +1.0% |
| May 2, 2022 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.20 | +2.0% |
| Mar 2, 2022 | — | $0.196 | +5.4% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | — | $0.186 | +0.5% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.185 | +0.5% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | — | $0.184 | +1.1% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | — | $0.182 | -1.6% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | $0.185 | +1.6% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | — | $0.182 | -9.9% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | — | $0.202 | -9.0% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $0.222 | — |
Payout risk check
LQDB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -3.0% 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.
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LQDB distribution FAQ
When is LQDB's next ex-distribution date?
LQDB's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.34 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does LQDB pay distributions?
LQDB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.355 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is LQDB's distribution yield?
LQDB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.84%, based on $4.08 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $84.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.08 per share, is 4.84%.
How much does LQDB pay per share?
LQDB pays about $0.34 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $408.00 a year.
Has LQDB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, LQDB's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of LQDB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.84%, you would need about 295 shares of LQDB (roughly $24,801 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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