MLN Distribution History & Yield

VanEck Long Muni ETF · Cboe US

ETF Muni National Long Monthly payer
$16.50
-0.09% today
as of Oct 21, 2026
TTM yield
4.12%
$0.679/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.12%
$0.679/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.679
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0566
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 31, 2026 Estimated
in 6 days
Next pay date
Nov 14, 2026
in 20 days
Last ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026
$0.054 per share
Expense ratio
0.24%
AUM 638.7M
Consistency
91/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+4.9%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
3 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
18.7
since Feb 1, 2008
1y total return
-1.8%
price -5.6% + distributions 3.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) May 13, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated
Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) Oct 10, 2027 $0.0566 $5.66 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MLN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.7356 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jul 3, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026; most recent $0.054$0.00$0.04$0.08Jul 3, 2023: $0.049Jul '23Aug 1, 2023: $0.044Sep 1, 2023: $0.052Oct 2, 2023: $0.052Nov 1, 2023: $0.054Dec 1, 2023: $0.05Dec '23Dec 27, 2023: $0.052Feb 1, 2024: $0.054Mar 1, 2024: $0.052Apr 1, 2024: $0.056May 1, 2024: $0.051May '24Jun 3, 2024: $0.054Jul 1, 2024: $0.053Aug 1, 2024: $0.055Sep 3, 2024: $0.051Oct 1, 2024: $0.052Oct '24Nov 1, 2024: $0.057Dec 2, 2024: $0.053Dec 27, 2024: $0.056Feb 3, 2025: $0.054Mar 3, 2025: $0.049Mar '25Apr 1, 2025: $0.059May 1, 2025: $0.053Jun 2, 2025: $0.057Jul 1, 2025: $0.053Aug 1, 2025: $0.056Aug '25Sep 2, 2025: $0.055Oct 1, 2025: $0.052Nov 3, 2025: $0.057Nov 28, 2025: $0.053Dec 29, 2025: $0.058Dec '25Feb 2, 2026: $0.058Mar 2, 2026: $0.051Apr 1, 2026: $0.06May 1, 2026: $0.055Jun 1, 2026: $0.047Jun '26Jul 1, 2026: $0.069Aug 3, 2026: $0.06Sep 1, 2026: $0.057Oct 1, 2026: $0.054

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802017: $0.592$0.59220172018: $0.605$0.60520182019: $0.603$0.60320192020: $0.584$0.58420202021: $0.545$0.54520212022: $0.467$0.46720222023: $0.583$0.58320232024: $0.644$0.64420242025: $0.656$0.65620252026 (YTD): $0.511$0.5112026 YTD

How much MLN do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,768$29,152$1,200
$500 / month8,837$145,758$6,000
$1,000 / month17,674$291,517$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.12%. $10,000 in MLN would currently pay about $412 a year ($34 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

MLN distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Oct 1, 2026 — $0.054 -5.3%
Sep 1, 2026 — $0.057 -5.0%
Aug 3, 2026 — $0.06 -13.0%
Jul 1, 2026 — $0.069 +46.8%
Jun 1, 2026 — $0.047 -14.5%
May 1, 2026 — $0.055 -8.3%
Apr 1, 2026 — $0.06 +17.6%
Mar 2, 2026 — $0.051 -12.1%
Feb 2, 2026 — $0.058 +0.0%
Dec 29, 2025 — $0.058 +9.4%
Nov 28, 2025 — $0.053 -7.0%
Nov 3, 2025 — $0.057 +9.6%
Oct 1, 2025 — $0.052 -5.5%
Sep 2, 2025 — $0.055 -1.8%
Aug 1, 2025 — $0.056 +5.7%
Jul 1, 2025 — $0.053 -7.0%
Jun 2, 2025 — $0.057 +7.5%
May 1, 2025 — $0.053 -10.2%
Apr 1, 2025 — $0.059 +20.4%
Mar 3, 2025 — $0.049 -9.3%
Feb 3, 2025 — $0.054 -3.6%
Dec 27, 2024 — $0.056 +5.7%
Dec 2, 2024 — $0.053 -7.0%
Nov 1, 2024 — $0.057 +9.6%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

MLN's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 91/100).

Its share price moved -5.6% 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 VanEck Long Muni ETF

The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in fixed income securities that comprise the index. The index is comprised of publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the U.S. dollar denominated long-term tax-exempt bond market.

Fund family: VanEck. Category: Muni National Long. First distribution on our records: Feb 1, 2008. 223 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

MLN distribution FAQ

When is MLN's next ex-distribution date?

MLN's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0566 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.

How often does MLN pay distributions?

MLN pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.054 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.

What is MLN's distribution yield?

MLN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.12%, based on $0.679 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.679 per share, is 4.12%.

How much does MLN pay per share?

MLN pays about $0.0566 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.679 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $67.90 a year.

Has MLN grown or cut its distribution?

MLN has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.9% a year (+3.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

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

At the current forward yield of 4.12%, you would need about 1,768 shares of MLN (roughly $29,152 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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