RTH Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Retail ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $2.421 | $242.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RTH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.421 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RTH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 496 | $132,783 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,479 | $663,916 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,957 | $1,327,832 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.90%. $10,000 in RTH would currently pay about $90 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RTH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $2.421 | +39.8% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | $1.732 | -13.7% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $2.007 | +8.8% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | $1.845 | +21.8% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $1.515 | +51.0% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $1.003 | -8.0% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | $1.09 | +10.8% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | $0.984 | -31.1% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 | $1.428 | +2.4% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | $1.394 | -20.1% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $1.745 | +499.7% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 | $0.291 | -52.1% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | Dec 30, 2013 | $0.608 | +3100.0% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.846 Special | — |
| Dec 28, 2011 | Jan 4, 2012 | $0.019 | +5657.6% |
| May 27, 2011 | — | $0.0003 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2011 | — | $0.0003 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2010 | — | $0.0003 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2010 | — | $0.0003 | -93.8% |
| Jul 2, 2010 | — | $0.0053 | +23.1% |
| Jul 1, 2010 | — | $0.0043 | +18.0% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.0037 | +83.5% |
| Jun 11, 2010 | — | $0.002 | -50.0% |
| Jun 2, 2010 | — | $0.004 | +1112.1% |
Payout risk check
RTH's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 63/100).
Its share price moved +6.8% 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 VanEck Retail ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. To be initially eligible for the index, companies must generate at least 50% of their revenues from retail. Retail includes companies engaged primarily in retail distribution; wholesalers; online, direct mail and TV retailers; multi-line retailers; specialty retailers; and food and other staples retailers. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Consumer Cyclical. First distribution on our records: May 30, 2001. 452 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RTH distribution FAQ
When is RTH's next ex-distribution date?
RTH's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.421 per share, expected on Dec 26, 2026.
How often does RTH pay distributions?
RTH pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.421 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is RTH's distribution yield?
RTH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.90%, based on $2.421 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $267.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.421 per share, is 0.90%.
How much does RTH pay per share?
RTH pays about $2.421 per share each year, which works out to roughly $2.421 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $242.10 a year.
Has RTH grown or cut its distribution?
RTH has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.3% a year (+39.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RTH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.90%, you would need about 496 shares of RTH (roughly $132,783 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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