NSI Distribution History & Yield

National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF · NasdaqGM

ETF Diversified Emerging Mkts Semi-annual payer
$38.88
+0.24% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
1.18%
$0.459/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
0.27%
$0.104/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.104
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.052
per share, every half-year
Frequency
Semi-annual
2 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 23, 2026 Estimated
in 44 days
Next pay date
Oct 28, 2026
in 49 days
Last ex-distribution date
May 22, 2026
$0.052 per share
Expense ratio
0.75%
AUM 41.8M
Consistency
40/100
highly variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
2.7
since Dec 29, 2023
1y total return
+30.7%
price +29.1% + distributions 1.5%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (in 44 days) Oct 28, 2026 $0.052 $5.20 Estimated
Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 198 days) Mar 31, 2027 $0.052 $5.20 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) Sep 1, 2027 $0.052 $5.20 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NSI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.156 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 8 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 8 payments per share from Dec 29, 2023 to May 22, 2026; most recent $0.052$0.00$0.25$0.50Dec 29, 2023: $0.09Dec '23May 24, 2024: $0.153May '24Nov 22, 2024: $0.248Nov '24Dec 20, 2024: $0.448Dec '24May 23, 2025: $0.157May '25Nov 21, 2025: $0.151Nov '25Dec 17, 2025: $0.256Dec '25May 22, 2026: $0.052May '26

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2023 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.50$1.002023: $0.09$0.0920232024: $0.849$0.84920242025: $0.564$0.56420252026 (YTD): $0.052$0.0522026 YTD

How much NSI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month11,539$448,565$1,200
$500 / month57,693$2,242,823$6,000
$1,000 / month115,385$4,485,646$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 0.27%. $10,000 in NSI would currently pay about $27 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

NSI distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
May 22, 2026 May 27, 2026 $0.052 -79.7%
Dec 17, 2025 Dec 24, 2025 $0.256 +69.5%
Nov 21, 2025 Nov 26, 2025 $0.151 -3.8%
May 23, 2025 May 28, 2025 $0.157 -65.0%
Dec 20, 2024 Dec 26, 2024 $0.448 +80.6%
Nov 22, 2024 Nov 27, 2024 $0.248 +62.1%
May 24, 2024 Jun 3, 2024 $0.153 +70.0%
Dec 29, 2023 Jan 8, 2024 $0.09

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityElevated risk

NSI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 40/100).

Its share price moved +29.1% 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 National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF

The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in component securities of the index. The index consists of stocks listed on globally recognized stock exchanges that excludes companies benefiting end-users that, in the view of the sponsor of the fund, National Security Index, LLC (the “Sponsor”) pose a threat to the national security interests of the United States.

Fund family: National security index. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 29, 2023. 8 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

NSI distribution FAQ

When is NSI's next ex-distribution date?

NSI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 23, 2026 (in 44 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.052 per share, expected on Oct 28, 2026.

How often does NSI pay distributions?

NSI pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.052 per share with an ex-date of May 22, 2026.

What is NSI's distribution yield?

NSI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.18%, based on $0.459 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.104 per share, is 0.27%.

How much does NSI pay per share?

NSI pays about $0.052 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.104 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $10.40 a year.

Has NSI grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last year the regular payout changed -46.2%. As a fund, NSI'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 NSI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 0.27%, you would need about 11,539 shares of NSI (roughly $448,565 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.

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