SMDD Distribution History & Yield
ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap400 · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $0.072 | $7.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMDD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.288 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMDD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,167 | $36,250 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 20,834 | $181,250 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 41,667 | $362,500 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.31%. $10,000 in SMDD would currently pay about $331 a year ($28 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMDD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +1.4% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.071 | +42.0% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.05 | -64.8% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.142 | -27.2% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.195 | +2.6% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +111.1% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.09 | -71.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +33.6% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.232 | +87.1% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.124 | +87.9% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.066 | -81.7% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.36 | +48.8% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.242 | +1.7% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.238 | +19.0% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.20 | +212.5% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.064 | -50.0% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.128 | -85.7% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.896 | -39.1% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $1.472 | -28.1% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $2.048 | +33.3% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $1.536 | +100.0% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $0.768 | — |
Payout risk check
SMDD's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 39/100).
Its share price moved -33.9% over the past year.
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About ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap400
The index is designed to measure the performance of mid-cap 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 26, 2018. 22 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMDD distribution FAQ
When is SMDD's next ex-distribution date?
SMDD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.072 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does SMDD pay distributions?
SMDD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.072 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is SMDD's distribution yield?
SMDD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.85%, based on $0.335 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $8.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.288 per share, is 3.31%.
How much does SMDD pay per share?
SMDD pays about $0.072 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.288 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $28.80 a year.
Has SMDD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -23.4% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SMDD'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 SMDD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.31%, you would need about 4,167 shares of SMDD (roughly $36,250 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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