NIKL Distribution History & Yield
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 (in 56 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.398 | $39.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NIKL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.398 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much NIKL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,016 | $34,327 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,076 | $171,633 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 30,151 | $343,266 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.50%. $10,000 in NIKL would currently pay about $350 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NIKL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.398 | +7.0% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.372 | -86.6% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | $2.767 | — |
Payout risk check
NIKL's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 5/100).
Its share price moved -23.2% over the past year.
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About Sprott Nickel Miners ETF
The fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the index. The index is designed to track the performance of companies that derive at least 50% of their revenue and/or assets from (i) mining, exploration, development, or production of nickel (“Nickel Mining Companies”); (ii) investments in nickel that represent all or a significant portion of their assets, and/or (iii) supplying nickel. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Sprott. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 14, 2023. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NIKL distribution FAQ
When is NIKL's next ex-distribution date?
NIKL's next ex-distribution date is Dec 20, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.398 per share, expected on Dec 27, 2026.
How often does NIKL pay distributions?
NIKL pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.398 per share with an ex-date of Dec 18, 2025.
What is NIKL's distribution yield?
NIKL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.50%, based on $0.398 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.398 per share, is 3.50%.
How much does NIKL pay per share?
NIKL pays about $0.398 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.398 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $39.80 a year.
Has NIKL grown or cut its distribution?
NIKL has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +7.0%.
How many shares of NIKL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.50%, you would need about 3,016 shares of NIKL (roughly $34,327 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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