SDS Distribution History & Yield
ProShares UltraShort S&P500 · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.615 | $61.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.615 | $61.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.615 | $61.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.615 | $61.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SDS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.46 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SDS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 488 | $26,400 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,440 | $132,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,879 | $264,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.55%. $10,000 in SDS would currently pay about $455 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SDS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.615 | +48.2% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.415 | -64.6% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $1.173 | +42.2% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.825 | -4.1% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.86 | -26.2% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $1.165 | -44.9% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $2.115 | +24.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $1.705 | -23.2% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $2.22 | +29.1% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $1.72 | -41.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $2.92 | +18.5% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $2.465 | +31.5% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $1.875 | +36.9% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $1.37 | +72.3% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.795 | -44.2% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $1.425 | -39.4% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $2.35 | -27.1% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $3.225 | -10.4% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $3.60 | +60.0% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $2.25 | -48.9% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $4.40 | +2.3% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $4.30 | +39.8% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $3.075 | +57.7% |
| Mar 21, 2018 | — | $1.95 | +116.7% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | — | $0.90 | -98.4% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $4,596.40 Special | — |
| Sep 24, 2008 | — | $1,616.40 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2008 | — | $58.00 | -39.1% |
| Mar 25, 2008 | — | $95.20 | -58.3% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $228.40 | +31.3% |
| Sep 25, 2007 | — | $174.00 | +0.5% |
| Jun 26, 2007 | — | $173.20 | +24.8% |
| Mar 27, 2007 | — | $138.80 | -51.7% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $287.60 | — |
Payout risk check
SDS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved -30.4% 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 ProShares UltraShort S&P500
The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the Daily Target. The index is designed to measure the performance of 500 of the largest companies listed and domiciled in the U.S. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain inverse leveraged exposure to at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Trading--Inverse Equity. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2006. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SDS distribution FAQ
When is SDS's next ex-distribution date?
SDS's next ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.615 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does SDS pay distributions?
SDS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.615 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is SDS's distribution yield?
SDS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.59%, based on $3.028 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $54.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.46 per share, is 4.55%.
How much does SDS pay per share?
SDS pays about $0.615 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.46 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $246.00 a year.
Has SDS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -9.2% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SDS'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 SDS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.55%, you would need about 488 shares of SDS (roughly $26,400 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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