RFDA Distribution History & Yield
ALPS Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 64 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 (in 120 days) | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 (in 148 days) | Feb 18, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 (in 176 days) | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 260 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 (in 316 days) | Aug 5, 2027 | $0.162 | $16.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RFDA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.106 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RFDA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 618 | $45,511 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,087 | $227,557 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,173 | $455,114 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.64%. $10,000 in RFDA would currently pay about $264 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFDA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.162 | +205.7% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.053 | -59.2% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.13 | -5.8% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.138 | +318.2% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $0.033 | -87.7% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | — | $0.268 | +346.7% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | — | $0.06 | -32.6% |
| Jan 22, 2026 | — | $0.089 | -48.6% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.173 | +170.3% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | — | $0.064 | +100.0% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | — | $0.032 | -78.9% |
| Sep 18, 2025 | — | $0.152 | +81.0% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +133.3% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | — | $0.036 | -70.0% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.12 | +55.8% |
| May 22, 2025 | — | $0.077 | -16.3% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | — | $0.092 | -42.9% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.161 | +101.3% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | — | $0.08 | -39.8% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +47.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.09 | +11.1% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.081 | +1.2% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | — | $0.08 | -44.4% |
| Sep 19, 2024 | — | $0.144 | +53.2% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | — | $0.094 | +147.4% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | — | $0.038 | -75.9% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.158 | -1.9% |
| May 23, 2024 | — | $0.161 | +228.6% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | — | $0.049 | -78.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.229 | +247.0% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $0.066 | +11.9% |
| Jan 25, 2024 | — | $0.059 | -75.9% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.245 | +96.0% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.125 | +594.4% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | — | $0.018 | -88.3% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.154 | +26.2% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | $0.122 | +212.8% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.039 | -68.3% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.123 | +59.7% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.077 | -23.0% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.10 | -15.3% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.118 | -0.8% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.119 | +221.6% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | — | $0.037 | -80.9% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.194 | +49.2% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | — | $0.13 | +51.2% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | — | $0.086 | -58.5% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.207 | +140.7% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | — | $0.086 | +2.4% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | — | $0.084 | -43.6% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.149 | +4.2% |
| May 19, 2022 | — | $0.143 | +175.0% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | — | $0.052 | -65.3% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +7.9% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | — | $0.139 | +82.9% |
| Jan 20, 2022 | — | $0.076 | -30.3% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.109 | +75.8% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | — | $0.062 | +113.8% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | — | $0.029 | -55.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.065 | +209.5% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | — | $0.021 | -61.1% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | — | $0.054 | -23.9% |
| Jun 17, 2021 | — | $0.071 | +29.1% |
| May 20, 2021 | — | $0.055 | +44.7% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | — | $0.038 | -39.7% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | — | $0.063 | +70.3% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | — | $0.037 | -52.6% |
| Jan 21, 2021 | — | $0.078 | +47.2% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $0.053 | +3.9% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | — | $0.051 | +54.5% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | — | $0.033 | -34.0% |
| Sep 17, 2020 | — | $0.05 | -10.7% |
| Aug 20, 2020 | — | $0.056 | +51.4% |
| Jul 23, 2020 | — | $0.037 | -15.9% |
| Jun 18, 2020 | — | $0.044 | -21.4% |
| May 21, 2020 | — | $0.056 | +51.4% |
| Apr 16, 2020 | — | $0.037 | -35.1% |
| Mar 19, 2020 | — | $0.057 | +67.6% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | — | $0.034 | -44.3% |
| Jan 16, 2020 | — | $0.061 | -14.1% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | — | $0.071 | -14.5% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | — | $0.083 | +102.4% |
| Oct 17, 2019 | — | $0.041 | -14.6% |
| Sep 19, 2019 | — | $0.048 | -40.7% |
| Aug 22, 2019 | — | $0.081 | +145.5% |
| Jul 18, 2019 | — | $0.033 | -42.1% |
| Jun 20, 2019 | — | $0.057 | -16.2% |
| May 23, 2019 | — | $0.068 | +161.5% |
| Apr 17, 2019 | — | $0.026 | -61.2% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +28.8% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | — | $0.052 | +85.7% |
| Jan 17, 2019 | — | $0.028 | -68.2% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.088 | -8.3% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | — | $0.096 | +380.0% |
| Oct 18, 2018 | — | $0.02 | -62.3% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | — | $0.053 | -25.4% |
| Aug 23, 2018 | — | $0.071 | +208.7% |
| Jul 19, 2018 | — | $0.023 | -64.1% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.064 | -24.7% |
| May 17, 2018 | — | $0.085 | +214.8% |
| Apr 19, 2018 | — | $0.027 | -59.7% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.067 | -2.9% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | — | $0.069 | +187.5% |
| Jan 18, 2018 | — | $0.024 | -64.7% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.068 | -10.5% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | — | $0.076 | +216.7% |
| Oct 19, 2017 | — | $0.024 | -44.2% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.043 | -34.8% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | — | $0.066 | +175.0% |
| Jul 19, 2017 | — | $0.024 | -58.6% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.058 | -19.4% |
| May 17, 2017 | — | $0.072 | +554.5% |
| Apr 19, 2017 | — | $0.011 | -84.9% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | — | $0.073 | +7.4% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | — | $0.068 | +257.9% |
| Jan 18, 2017 | — | $0.019 | -62.0% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.05 | -24.2% |
| Nov 16, 2016 | — | $0.066 | +312.5% |
| Oct 19, 2016 | — | $0.016 | — |
Payout risk check
RFDA's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 40/100).
Its share price moved +20.3% 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 ALPS Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF
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RFDA distribution FAQ
When is RFDA's next ex-distribution date?
RFDA's next ex-distribution date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.162 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does RFDA pay distributions?
RFDA pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.162 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is RFDA's distribution yield?
RFDA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.84%, based on $1.354 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $73.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.944 per share, is 2.64%.
How much does RFDA pay per share?
RFDA pays about $0.162 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.944 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $194.40 a year.
Has RFDA grown or cut its distribution?
RFDA has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 17.5% a year (+14.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RFDA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.64%, you would need about 618 shares of RFDA (roughly $45,511 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.
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