RFFC Distribution History & Yield
ALPS Active Equity Opportunity ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RFFC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.512 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RFFC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,344 | $180,484 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,719 | $902,420 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 23,438 | $1,804,840 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.66%. $10,000 in RFFC would currently pay about $66 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFFC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.128 | +16.4% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | — | $0.11 | -6.0% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +1.7% |
| Sep 18, 2025 | — | $0.115 | -40.4% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.193 | +94.9% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.099 | -20.2% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | — | $0.124 | -8.8% |
| Sep 19, 2024 | — | $0.136 | -18.6% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.167 | -7.7% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.181 | +524.1% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.029 | -55.4% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.065 | +51.2% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | — | $0.043 | +53.6% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.028 | -56.9% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | $0.065 | +80.6% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.036 | -18.2% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.044 | -47.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.083 | +277.3% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.022 | -69.4% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.072 | -14.3% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.084 | +18.3% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | — | $0.071 | +73.2% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.041 | -58.6% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | — | $0.099 | +450.0% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | — | $0.018 | -56.1% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.041 | -28.1% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | — | $0.057 | +35.7% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | — | $0.042 | +2.4% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.041 | -33.9% |
| May 19, 2022 | — | $0.062 | +148.0% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | — | $0.025 | -56.1% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.057 | -26.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | — | $0.077 | +862.5% |
| Jan 20, 2022 | — | $0.008 | -85.2% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.054 | -44.3% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | — | $0.097 | +361.9% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | — | $0.021 | -16.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.025 | -39.0% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | — | $0.041 | +141.2% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | — | $0.017 | +21.4% |
| Jun 17, 2021 | — | $0.014 | +366.7% |
| May 20, 2021 | — | $0.003 | -25.0% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | — | $0.004 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | — | $0.004 | -71.4% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | — | $0.014 | -69.6% |
| Jan 21, 2021 | — | $0.046 | -28.1% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $0.155 Special | — |
| Nov 12, 2020 | — | $0.064 | +700.0% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | — | $0.008 | -63.6% |
| Sep 17, 2020 | — | $0.022 | -58.5% |
| Aug 20, 2020 | — | $0.053 | +211.8% |
| Jul 23, 2020 | — | $0.017 | -32.0% |
| Jun 18, 2020 | — | $0.025 | -46.8% |
| May 21, 2020 | — | $0.047 | +46.9% |
| Apr 16, 2020 | — | $0.032 | -25.6% |
| Mar 19, 2020 | — | $0.043 | -29.5% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | — | $0.061 | +190.5% |
| Jan 16, 2020 | — | $0.021 | -56.2% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | — | $0.048 | -25.0% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | — | $0.064 | +481.8% |
| Oct 17, 2019 | — | $0.011 | -72.5% |
| Sep 19, 2019 | — | $0.04 | -42.9% |
| Aug 22, 2019 | — | $0.07 | +536.4% |
| Jul 18, 2019 | — | $0.011 | -76.1% |
| Jun 20, 2019 | — | $0.046 | -32.4% |
| May 23, 2019 | — | $0.068 | +2166.7% |
| Apr 17, 2019 | — | $0.003 | -94.2% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.052 | -5.5% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | — | $0.055 | +400.0% |
| Jan 17, 2019 | — | $0.011 | -84.3% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.07 | +20.7% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | — | $0.058 | +314.3% |
| Oct 18, 2018 | — | $0.014 | -53.3% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | — | $0.03 | -44.4% |
| Aug 23, 2018 | — | $0.054 | +800.0% |
| Jul 19, 2018 | — | $0.006 | -82.4% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.034 | -26.1% |
| May 17, 2018 | — | $0.046 | +475.0% |
| Apr 19, 2018 | — | $0.008 | -80.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.04 | +53.8% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | — | $0.026 | +225.0% |
| Jan 18, 2018 | — | $0.008 | -84.6% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.052 | +52.9% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +325.0% |
| Oct 19, 2017 | — | $0.008 | -33.3% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.012 | -70.7% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | — | $0.041 | +173.3% |
| Jul 19, 2017 | — | $0.015 | -48.3% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.029 | -21.6% |
| May 17, 2017 | — | $0.037 | +311.1% |
| Apr 19, 2017 | — | $0.009 | -67.9% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | — | $0.028 | -17.6% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +580.0% |
| Jan 18, 2017 | — | $0.005 | -78.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.023 | -46.5% |
| Nov 16, 2016 | — | $0.043 | +258.3% |
| Oct 19, 2016 | — | $0.012 | -72.1% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.043 | +34.4% |
| Aug 24, 2016 | — | $0.032 | +23.1% |
| Jul 20, 2016 | — | $0.026 | — |
Payout risk check
RFFC's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 64/100).
Its share price moved +23.6% 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 Active Equity Opportunity ETF
First distribution on our records: Jul 20, 2016. 100 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RFFC distribution FAQ
When is RFFC's next ex-distribution date?
RFFC's next ex-distribution date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.128 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does RFFC pay distributions?
RFFC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.128 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is RFFC's distribution yield?
RFFC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.61%, based on $0.47 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $77.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.512 per share, is 0.66%.
How much does RFFC pay per share?
RFFC pays about $0.128 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.512 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $51.20 a year.
Has RFFC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.7% a year (-14.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RFFC'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 RFFC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.66%, you would need about 2,344 shares of RFFC (roughly $180,484 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.
Similar funds
| Symbol | Type | Price | TTM yield | Annual / share | Frequency | Next ex-date | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTIVanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | ETF | $375.69 | 1.04% | $4.176 | Quarterly | Sep 25 Est. | |
| VOOVanguard S&P 500 ETF | ETF | $700.83 | 1.05% | $7.848 | Quarterly | Sep 25 Est. | |
| IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF | ETF | $766.02 | 1.07% | $7.984 | Quarterly | Sep 14 Est. | |
| SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | ETF | $762.40 | 0.99% | $7.616 | Quarterly | Sep 17 Est. | |
| VXUSVanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares | ETF | $87.51 | 2.50% | $1.544 | Quarterly | Sep 17 Est. | |
| QQQInvesco QQQ Trust | ETF | $716.24 | 0.42% | $3.252 | Quarterly | Sep 21 Est. | |
| BNDVanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares | ETF | $71.71 | 4.08% | $2.928 | Monthly | Oct 1 Est. | |
| VUGVanguard Morningstar Growth ETF | ETF | $87.68 | 0.39% | $0.368 | Quarterly | Sep 25 Est. |