RCTR Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 118 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 215 days) | Apr 26, 2027 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 312 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $0.066 | $6.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RCTR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.264 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RCTR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,546 | $156,041 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 22,728 | $780,205 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 45,455 | $1,560,409 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.77%. $10,000 in RCTR would currently pay about $77 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RCTR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.066 | +144.4% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.027 | -76.7% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.116 | — |
Payout risk check
RCTR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 48/100).
Its share price moved +13.2% 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.
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First distribution on our records: Dec 12, 2025. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RCTR distribution FAQ
When is RCTR's next ex-distribution date?
RCTR's next ex-distribution date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.066 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does RCTR pay distributions?
RCTR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.066 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is RCTR's distribution yield?
RCTR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.61%, based on $0.209 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.264 per share, is 0.77%.
How much does RCTR pay per share?
RCTR pays about $0.066 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.264 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $26.40 a year.
Has RCTR grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, RCTR'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 RCTR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.77%, you would need about 4,546 shares of RCTR (roughly $156,041 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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