PFLD Distribution History & Yield
AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 95 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 125 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 155 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 185 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 215 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 275 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 305 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2027 (in 335 days) | Oct 9, 2027 | $0.0884 | $8.84 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PFLD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.1494 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PFLD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,132 | $21,601 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,656 | $108,006 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,311 | $216,011 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.56%. $10,000 in PFLD would currently pay about $556 a year ($46 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PFLD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +5.9% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -19.8% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +24.7% |
| Nov 26, 2025 | — | $0.085 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | — | $0.085 | -5.6% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | — | $0.09 | -10.0% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | — | $0.10 | -16.7% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | — | $0.12 | -24.1% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.158 | +31.7% |
| Nov 27, 2024 | — | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | — | $0.10 | -16.7% |
Payout risk check
PFLD's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).
Its share price moved -3.1% 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 AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF
The index measures the performance of exchange-listed, U.S. dollar-denominated preferred securities and hybrid securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") or NASDAQ Capital Market ("NASDAQ") with an option-adjusted duration of less than five years. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, will be invested in preferred and income securities.
Fund family: AAM. Category: Preferred Stock. First distribution on our records: Dec 30, 2019. 82 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PFLD distribution FAQ
When is PFLD's next ex-distribution date?
PFLD's next ex-distribution date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0884 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does PFLD pay distributions?
PFLD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.09 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is PFLD's distribution yield?
PFLD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.56%, based on $1.061 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.10. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.061 per share, is 5.56%.
How much does PFLD pay per share?
PFLD pays about $0.0884 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.061 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $106.10 a year.
Has PFLD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.7% a year (-23.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, PFLD'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 PFLD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.56%, you would need about 1,132 shares of PFLD (roughly $21,601 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.
Similar funds
| Symbol | Type | Price | TTM yield | Annual / share | Frequency | Next ex-date | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFFiShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | ETF | $28.77 | 5.67% | $1.7314 | Monthly | Oct 31 Est. | |
| FPEFirst Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF | ETF | $16.89 | 6.41% | $1.083 | Monthly | Nov 20 Est. | |
| PGXInvesco Preferred ETF | ETF | $9.91 | 6.90% | $0.684 | Monthly | Nov 16 Est. | |
| VRPInvesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | ETF | $23.56 | 5.94% | $1.40 | Monthly | Nov 16 Est. | |
| PFFAVirtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | ETF | $18.78 | 11.02% | $2.07 | Monthly | Nov 19 Est. | |
| PFXFVanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | ETF | $16.91 | 6.29% | $0.9427 | Monthly | Oct 31 Est. | |
| JPRFJPMorgan Preferred and Income Securities ETF | ETF | $47.89 | 1.44% | $2.76 | Monthly | Oct 30 Est. | |
| PFFDGlobal X U.S. Preferred ETF | ETF | $17.16 | 6.99% | $1.20 | Monthly | Oct 31 Est. |