SLX Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.316 | $131.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SLX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.316 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SLX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 912 | $101,207 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,560 | $506,033 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,119 | $1,012,067 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.19%. $10,000 in SLX would currently pay about $119 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SLX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.316 | -36.7% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $2.078 | +0.5% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $2.067 | -28.2% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $2.877 | -23.5% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $3.761 | +351.5% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.833 | +1056.9% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.072 | -92.6% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.972 | -55.5% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $2.182 | +7981.5% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | — | $0.027 | -97.5% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $1.091 | +171.4% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.402 | -61.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $1.043 | -10.0% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $1.159 | +17.8% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.984 | -8.5% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $1.075 | -5.9% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $1.142 | +11.4% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $1.025 | +4.4% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.982 | -27.5% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $1.355 | +179.4% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $0.485 | +234.5% |
| Dec 21, 2006 | — | $0.145 | — |
Payout risk check
SLX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 26/100).
Its share price moved +56.1% 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 Steel ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The steel index is a modified market-capitalization weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded companies primarily involved in mining and processing of iron ore, the production, processing, fabrication and recycling of steel products, the operation of steel production facilities and related services, and/or recycling of steel products. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2006. 22 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SLX distribution FAQ
When is SLX's next ex-distribution date?
SLX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.316 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does SLX pay distributions?
SLX pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.316 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is SLX's distribution yield?
SLX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.19%, based on $1.316 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $110.99. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.316 per share, is 1.19%.
How much does SLX pay per share?
SLX pays about $1.316 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.316 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $131.60 a year.
Has SLX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.6% a year (-36.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SLX'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 SLX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.19%, you would need about 912 shares of SLX (roughly $101,207 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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