SMCO Distribution History & Yield
Hilton Small-Midcap Opportunity ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 67 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.27 | $27.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMCO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.27 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMCO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,445 | $124,053 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 22,223 | $620,267 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 44,445 | $1,240,533 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.97%. $10,000 in SMCO would currently pay about $97 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMCO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.27 | +126.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $0.119 | +981.8% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.011 | — |
Payout risk check
SMCO's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 20/100).
Its share price moved +3.6% 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 Hilton Small-Midcap Opportunity ETF
The Sub-Adviser uses its proprietary Small & Mid Cap Opportunities investment process (“SMCO Process”) to seek risk-adjusted returns by investing in U.S. equity securities within the small- and mid-cap asset classes. The fund’s portfolio will typically consist of between 50-75 stocks. The fund’s portfolio will consistently consist of stocks that the Sub-Adviser deems fundamentally attractive and reasonably valued. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, will be invested in equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies.
Fund family: Hilton Capital Management, LLC. Category: Mid-Cap Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2023. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMCO distribution FAQ
When is SMCO's next ex-distribution date?
SMCO's next ex-distribution date is Jan 1, 2027 (in 67 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.27 per share, expected on Jan 2, 2027.
How often does SMCO pay distributions?
SMCO pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.27 per share with an ex-date of Dec 30, 2025.
What is SMCO's distribution yield?
SMCO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.97%, based on $0.27 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.27 per share, is 0.97%.
How much does SMCO pay per share?
SMCO pays about $0.27 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.27 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $27.00 a year.
Has SMCO grown or cut its distribution?
SMCO has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +126.9%.
How many shares of SMCO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.97%, you would need about 4,445 shares of SMCO (roughly $124,053 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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