LVHD Distribution History & Yield

Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF

ETF Quarterly payer
$43.97
-0.67% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
3.39%
$1.489/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
3.48%
$1.532/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.532
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.383
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Nov 5, 2026 Estimated
in 57 days
Next pay date
Nov 19, 2026
in 71 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 6, 2026
$0.383 per share
Expense ratio
n/a
assets n/a
Consistency
64/100
variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+7.3%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
2 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
10.2
since Jun 24, 2016
1y total return
+10.4%
price +6.7% + distributions 3.6%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (in 57 days) Nov 19, 2026 $0.383 $38.30 Estimated
Thu, Feb 4, 2027 (in 148 days) Feb 18, 2027 $0.383 $38.30 Estimated
Thu, May 6, 2027 (in 239 days) May 20, 2027 $0.383 $38.30 Estimated
Thu, Aug 5, 2027 (in 330 days) Aug 19, 2027 $0.383 $38.30 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LVHD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.532 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Sep 25, 2018 to Aug 6, 2026; most recent $0.383$0.00$0.25$0.50Sep 25, 2018: $0.306Sep '18Dec 26, 2018: $0.281Mar 26, 2019: $0.249May 2, 2019: $0.284Aug 8, 2019: $0.078Nov 7, 2019: $0.307Nov '19Dec 30, 2019: $0.207Feb 6, 2020: $0.011May 7, 2020: $0.286Aug 6, 2020: $0.282Nov 5, 2020: $0.286Nov '20Dec 30, 2020: $0.197Feb 4, 2021: $0.067May 6, 2021: $0.249Aug 5, 2021: $0.249Nov 4, 2021: $0.231Nov '21Dec 29, 2021: $0.231Feb 3, 2022: $0.079May 5, 2022: $0.263Aug 4, 2022: $0.304Nov 3, 2022: $0.319Nov '22Dec 29, 2022: $0.292Feb 2, 2023: $0.048May 4, 2023: $0.281Aug 3, 2023: $0.365Nov 2, 2023: $0.385Nov '23Dec 28, 2023: $0.211Feb 8, 2024: $0.138May 2, 2024: $0.394Aug 8, 2024: $0.377Nov 7, 2024: $0.37Nov '24Dec 31, 2024: $0.346Feb 6, 2025: $0.065May 8, 2025: $0.246Aug 7, 2025: $0.33Nov 6, 2025: $0.344Nov '25Dec 30, 2025: $0.354Feb 5, 2026: $0.085May 7, 2026: $0.323Aug 6, 2026: $0.383

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.00$2.002017: $1.049$1.04920172018: $1.094$1.09420182019: $1.125$1.12520192020: $1.062$1.06220202021: $1.027$1.02720212022: $1.257$1.25720222023: $1.29$1.2920232024: $1.625$1.62520242025: $1.339$1.33920252026 (YTD): $0.791$0.7912026 YTD

How much LVHD do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month784$34,441$1,200
$500 / month3,917$172,206$6,000
$1,000 / month7,833$344,413$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 3.48%. $10,000 in LVHD would currently pay about $348 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

LVHD distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 6, 2026 $0.383 +18.6%
May 7, 2026 $0.323 +280.0%
Feb 5, 2026 $0.085 -76.0%
Dec 30, 2025 $0.354 +2.9%
Nov 6, 2025 $0.344 +4.2%
Aug 7, 2025 $0.33 +34.1%
May 8, 2025 $0.246 +278.5%
Feb 6, 2025 $0.065 -81.2%
Dec 31, 2024 $0.346 -6.5%
Nov 7, 2024 $0.37 -1.9%
Aug 8, 2024 $0.377 -4.3%
May 2, 2024 $0.394 +185.5%
Feb 8, 2024 $0.138 -34.6%
Dec 28, 2023 $0.211 -45.2%
Nov 2, 2023 $0.385 +5.5%
Aug 3, 2023 $0.365 +29.9%
May 4, 2023 $0.281 +485.4%
Feb 2, 2023 $0.048 -83.6%
Dec 29, 2022 $0.292 -8.5%
Nov 3, 2022 $0.319 +4.9%
Aug 4, 2022 $0.304 +15.6%
May 5, 2022 $0.263 +232.9%
Feb 3, 2022 $0.079 -65.8%
Dec 29, 2021 $0.231 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

LVHD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 64/100).

Its share price moved +6.7% 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 Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF

First distribution on our records: Jun 24, 2016. 49 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

LVHD distribution FAQ

When is LVHD's next ex-distribution date?

LVHD's next ex-distribution date is Nov 5, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.383 per share, expected on Nov 19, 2026.

How often does LVHD pay distributions?

LVHD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.383 per share with an ex-date of Aug 6, 2026.

What is LVHD's distribution yield?

LVHD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.39%, based on $1.489 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.532 per share, is 3.48%.

How much does LVHD pay per share?

LVHD pays about $0.383 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.532 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $153.20 a year.

Has LVHD grown or cut its distribution?

LVHD has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.3% a year (+9.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

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

At the current forward yield of 3.48%, you would need about 784 shares of LVHD (roughly $34,441 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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