MRGR Distribution History & Yield
ProShares Merger ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.042 | $4.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.042 | $4.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.042 | $4.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $0.042 | $4.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MRGR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.168 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 39 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MRGR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 7,143 | $325,143 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 35,715 | $1,625,714 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 71,429 | $3,251,429 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.37%. $10,000 in MRGR would currently pay about $37 a year ($3 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MRGR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.042 | -51.7% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.087 | -2.2% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.089 | -91.1% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $1.003 | +368.7% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.214 | +151.8% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.085 | -35.6% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.132 | -88.5% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $1.146 | +1469.9% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.073 | +711.1% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.009 | -89.5% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.086 | -85.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.578 | +450.5% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.105 | -10.3% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.117 | +134.0% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.05 | -78.9% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.237 | +690.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.03 | -72.5% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | — | $0.109 | +626.7% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.015 | -83.5% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.091 | -57.9% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.216 | +350.0% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.048 | +37.1% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.035 | +600.0% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $0.005 | -92.2% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.445 Special | — |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $0.064 | +113.3% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | — | $0.03 | -70.3% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | — | $0.101 | +83.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.21 Special | — |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.055 | -27.6% |
| Dec 22, 2015 | — | $0.076 | +245.5% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.022 | -15.4% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.026 | -46.9% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.194 Special | — |
| Mar 26, 2014 | — | $0.049 | -83.7% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | — | $0.301 | +692.1% |
| Sep 25, 2013 | — | $0.038 | +216.7% |
| Jun 26, 2013 | — | $0.574 Special | — |
| Mar 20, 2013 | — | $0.012 | — |
Payout risk check
MRGR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 0/100).
Its share price moved +5.5% 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 ProShares Merger ETF
The fund is designed to track the performance of the index and provide exposure to a global merger arbitrage strategy. The index is designed to measure the performance of a risk arbitrage strategy that exploits commonly observed price changes associated with publicly announced mergers, acquisitions, or other corporate reorganizations. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Event Driven. First distribution on our records: Mar 20, 2013. 39 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MRGR distribution FAQ
When is MRGR's next ex-distribution date?
MRGR's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.042 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does MRGR pay distributions?
MRGR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.042 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is MRGR's distribution yield?
MRGR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.68%, based on $1.221 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.52. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.168 per share, is 0.37%.
How much does MRGR pay per share?
MRGR pays about $0.042 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.168 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $16.80 a year.
Has MRGR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 41.5% a year (-22.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MRGR'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 MRGR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.37%, you would need about 7,143 shares of MRGR (roughly $325,143 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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