NUGT Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NUGT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.584 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 21 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much NUGT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 758 | $107,697 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,788 | $538,485 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,576 | $1,076,970 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.11%. $10,000 in NUGT would currently pay about $111 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NUGT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.396 | +98.0% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.20 | -33.6% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.301 | +39.4% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.216 | +453.8% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.039 | -73.6% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.148 | -39.8% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.246 | +272.7% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | — | $0.066 | -45.0% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | $0.12 | -39.4% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.198 | -39.8% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.329 | +199.1% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.11 | +26.4% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.087 | +64.2% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.053 | -77.9% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.24 | -4.0% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.71 Special | — |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.25 | +92.3% |
| Mar 19, 2019 | — | $0.13 | -25.7% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | — | $0.175 | -46.2% |
| Mar 20, 2018 | — | $0.325 | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | — | $2,038.00 Special | — |
Payout risk check
NUGT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 48/100).
Its share price moved -8.0% over the past year.
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About Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares
The index is comprised of publicly traded common stocks, ADRs or global depositary receipts of companies that operate globally in both developed and emerging markets, and the index provider defines as involved primarily in mining for gold and, to a lesser extent, in mining for silver. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in financial instruments, that, in combination, provide 2X daily leveraged exposure to the index, consistent with the fund's investment objective. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Direxion Funds. Category: Trading--Leveraged Equity. First distribution on our records: Dec 13, 2011. 21 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NUGT distribution FAQ
When is NUGT's next ex-distribution date?
NUGT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.396 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does NUGT pay distributions?
NUGT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.396 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is NUGT's distribution yield?
NUGT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.78%, based on $1.113 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $142.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.584 per share, is 1.11%.
How much does NUGT pay per share?
NUGT pays about $0.396 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.584 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $158.40 a year.
Has NUGT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +31.5% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, NUGT'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 NUGT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.11%, you would need about 758 shares of NUGT (roughly $107,697 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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