MUST Distribution History & Yield
Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.0572 | $5.72 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MUST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.686 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MUST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,750 | $34,828 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,747 | $174,140 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,493 | $348,280 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.45%. $10,000 in MUST would currently pay about $345 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MUST distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.052 | -14.8% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.061 | +8.9% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.056 | -6.7% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +7.1% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.056 | -16.4% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.067 | +45.7% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.046 | -22.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.059 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.059 | +7.3% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.055 | -6.8% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.059 | +5.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.056 | -1.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.057 | -3.4% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.059 | +9.3% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.054 | -3.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.056 | +3.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.054 | -14.3% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.063 | +26.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.05 | -12.3% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.057 | +1.8% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.056 | +7.7% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.052 | -7.1% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.056 | +7.7% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.052 | -3.7% |
Payout risk check
MUST's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 91/100).
Its share price moved -0.6% 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 Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities within the index. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt instruments issued by or on behalf of state or local governmental units whose interest is exempt from U.S. federal income tax. The index reflects a rules-based, multi-sector strategic beta approach to measuring the performance of the U.S. tax-exempt bond market.
Fund family: Columbia Threadneedle. Category: Muni National Interm. First distribution on our records: Dec 3, 2018. 94 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MUST distribution FAQ
When is MUST's next ex-distribution date?
MUST's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0572 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does MUST pay distributions?
MUST pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.052 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is MUST's distribution yield?
MUST's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.45%, based on $0.686 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.686 per share, is 3.45%.
How much does MUST pay per share?
MUST pays about $0.0572 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.686 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $68.60 a year.
Has MUST grown or cut its distribution?
MUST has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.5% a year (+3.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MUST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.45%, you would need about 1,750 shares of MUST (roughly $34,828 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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