MORT Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 249 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 340 days) | Oct 14, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MORT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.228 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MORT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 978 | $7,612 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,886 | $38,062 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,772 | $76,124 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 15.76%. $10,000 in MORT would currently pay about $1,576 a year ($131 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MORT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.307 | -27.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.425 | +18.4% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.359 | +6.2% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.338 | -6.9% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.363 | +39.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.261 | -31.1% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.379 | +5.3% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.36 | +13.9% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.316 | +26.4% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.25 | -16.7% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.30 | -12.0% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.341 | +0.3% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.34 | +18.5% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.287 | -39.2% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.472 | +18.3% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.399 | -3.4% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.413 | +26.3% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.327 | -16.2% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.39 | -11.0% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.438 | +7.4% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | $0.408 | +35.5% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $0.301 | -8.0% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | — | $0.327 | -7.6% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.354 | +5.0% |
Payout risk check
MORT's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 86/100).
Its share price moved -27.7% over the past year.
A 18.3% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 Mortgage REIT Income ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The Mortgage REITs Index may include small-, medium- and large-capitalization companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Real Estate. First distribution on our records: Oct 3, 2011. 60 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MORT distribution FAQ
When is MORT's next ex-distribution date?
MORT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.307 per share, expected on Jan 14, 2027.
How often does MORT pay distributions?
MORT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.307 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is MORT's distribution yield?
MORT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 18.34%, based on $1.429 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $7.79. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.228 per share, is 15.76%.
How much does MORT pay per share?
MORT pays about $0.307 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.228 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $122.80 a year.
Has MORT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.6% a year (+4.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MORT'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 MORT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 15.76%, you would need about 978 shares of MORT (roughly $7,612 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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