SEA Distribution History & Yield
U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.961 | $96.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SEA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.961 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SEA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,249 | $24,999 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,244 | $124,995 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,487 | $249,990 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.80%. $10,000 in SEA would currently pay about $480 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SEA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.961 | -60.0% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $2.40 | +61.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $1.484 | -42.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $2.594 | — |
Payout risk check
SEA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 64/100).
Its share price moved +38.2% 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 U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF
The index is composed of the exchange-listed common stock (or depositary receipts) of marine shipping, air freight and courier, and port and harbor operating companies of any size across the globe in developed or emerging markets. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Cargo Companies.
Fund family: U.S. Global Investors. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2022. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SEA distribution FAQ
When is SEA's next ex-distribution date?
SEA's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.961 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does SEA pay distributions?
SEA pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.961 per share with an ex-date of Dec 24, 2025.
What is SEA's distribution yield?
SEA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.80%, based on $0.961 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.961 per share, is 4.80%.
How much does SEA pay per share?
SEA pays about $0.961 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.961 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $96.10 a year.
Has SEA grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -60.0%. As a fund, SEA'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 SEA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.80%, you would need about 1,249 shares of SEA (roughly $24,999 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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