MLPB Distribution History & Yield
UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.434 | $43.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 170 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.434 | $43.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 13, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jul 27, 2027 | $0.434 | $43.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 12, 2027 (in 352 days) | Oct 26, 2027 | $0.434 | $43.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MLPB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.736 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MLPB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 692 | $20,060 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,457 | $100,300 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,913 | $200,599 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.98%. $10,000 in MLPB would currently pay about $598 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MLPB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | — | $0.434 | -2.3% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | — | $0.444 | +1.8% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | — | $0.436 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.436 | +2.3% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $0.426 | +1.4% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | — | $0.42 | +2.2% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.411 | +5.4% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | — | $0.39 | +1.6% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.384 | -2.3% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | — | $0.393 | +9.8% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $0.358 | -1.4% |
| Jan 12, 2024 | — | $0.363 | +2.0% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | — | $0.356 | -3.8% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | — | $0.37 | +13.1% |
| Apr 12, 2023 | — | $0.327 | +5.5% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +4.4% |
| Oct 12, 2022 | — | $0.297 | +0.3% |
| Jul 13, 2022 | — | $0.296 | +10.9% |
| Apr 11, 2022 | — | $0.267 | +0.8% |
| Jan 11, 2022 | — | $0.265 | +0.4% |
| Oct 12, 2021 | — | $0.264 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2021 | — | $0.264 | -1.9% |
| Apr 12, 2021 | — | $0.269 | -3.2% |
| Jan 12, 2021 | — | $0.278 | -11.5% |
| Oct 9, 2020 | — | $0.314 | +4.0% |
| Jul 13, 2020 | — | $0.302 | -23.7% |
| Apr 9, 2020 | — | $0.396 | -1.7% |
| Jan 10, 2020 | — | $0.403 | +4.1% |
| Oct 10, 2019 | — | $0.387 | -0.3% |
| Jul 12, 2019 | — | $0.388 | +0.3% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | — | $0.387 | -1.0% |
| Jan 11, 2019 | — | $0.391 | -3.2% |
| Oct 11, 2018 | — | $0.404 | +2.0% |
| Jul 13, 2018 | — | $0.396 | -3.6% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | — | $0.411 | +4.6% |
| Jan 12, 2018 | — | $0.393 | -5.3% |
| Oct 12, 2017 | — | $0.415 | +5.1% |
| Jul 12, 2017 | — | $0.395 | -10.0% |
| Apr 10, 2017 | — | $0.439 | +1.9% |
| Jan 11, 2017 | — | $0.431 | -2.3% |
| Oct 11, 2016 | — | $0.441 | -1.3% |
| Jul 12, 2016 | — | $0.447 | -9.1% |
| Apr 8, 2016 | — | $0.492 | -0.8% |
| Jan 11, 2016 | — | $0.496 | — |
Payout risk check
MLPB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
Its share price moved +16.1% 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 UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B
The ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B is senior unsecured debt securities issued by UBS. The index constituents earn the majority of their cash flow from gathering and processing, liquefaction, midstream services, pipeline transportation, rail terminaling and storage of energy commodities.
Fund family: UBS. Category: Energy Limited Partnership. First distribution on our records: Jan 11, 2016. 44 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MLPB distribution FAQ
When is MLPB's next ex-distribution date?
MLPB's next ex-distribution date is Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.434 per share, expected on Jan 26, 2027.
How often does MLPB pay distributions?
MLPB pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.434 per share with an ex-date of Oct 13, 2026.
What is MLPB's distribution yield?
MLPB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.03%, based on $1.75 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.736 per share, is 5.98%.
How much does MLPB pay per share?
MLPB pays about $0.434 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.736 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $173.60 a year.
Has MLPB grown or cut its distribution?
MLPB has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.2% a year (+6.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MLPB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.98%, you would need about 692 shares of MLPB (roughly $20,060 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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