SDFI Distribution History & Yield
AB Short Duration Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.1332 | $13.32 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SDFI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.7312 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SDFI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 751 | $26,254 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,755 | $131,268 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,510 | $262,536 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.57%. $10,000 in SDFI would currently pay about $457 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SDFI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.133 | +4.7% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.127 | -1.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.129 | +1.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.127 | -4.5% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.133 | +3.9% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.128 | -4.5% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.134 | +8.1% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.124 | -6.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.132 | -19.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.163 | +24.4% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.131 | -4.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.137 | +6.2% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.129 | -2.3% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.132 | -7.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.142 | -4.7% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.149 | +2.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.146 | -0.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.147 | +10.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +3.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.128 | -39.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +38.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.152 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.152 | -0.7% |
Payout risk check
SDFI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
Its share price moved -2.7% 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 AB Short Duration Income ETF
The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in income-producing securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund will typically maintain a dollar-weighted average duration of less than three years, although it may invest in securities of any duration or maturity.
Fund family: AllianceBernstein. Category: Short-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Jul 1, 2024. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SDFI distribution FAQ
When is SDFI's next ex-distribution date?
SDFI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1332 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does SDFI pay distributions?
SDFI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.133 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is SDFI's distribution yield?
SDFI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.57%, based on $1.598 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.598 per share, is 4.57%.
How much does SDFI pay per share?
SDFI pays about $0.1332 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.598 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $159.80 a year.
Has SDFI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, SDFI'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 SDFI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.57%, you would need about 751 shares of SDFI (roughly $26,254 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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