RFFC Distribution History & Yield
ALPS Active Equity Opportunity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 143 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 234 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 325 days) | Sep 30, 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 | $178,446 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,719 | $892,230 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 23,438 | $1,784,461 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.67%. $10,000 in RFFC would currently pay about $67 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFFC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.128 | +0.0% |
| 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 68/100).
Its share price moved +18.5% 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
Under normal market conditions, the fund will seek to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of equity securities. Equity securities include common stocks and common or preferred shares of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). The fund may invest in small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies. The fund will normally invest at least 75% of its net assets in securities of U.S. issuers.
Fund family: ALPS. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jul 20, 2016. 101 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 Dec 17, 2026 (in 52 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 Dec 31, 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 Sep 17, 2026.
What is RFFC's distribution yield?
RFFC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.63%, based on $0.483 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $76.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.512 per share, is 0.67%.
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 13.8% a year (-9.0% 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 0.67%, you would need about 2,344 shares of RFFC (roughly $178,446 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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