SMDV Distribution History & Yield
ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.413 | $41.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.413 | $41.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.413 | $41.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.413 | $41.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMDV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.652 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMDV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 727 | $55,692 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,632 | $278,462 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,264 | $556,925 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.15%. $10,000 in SMDV would currently pay about $215 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMDV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.413 | +14.7% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.36 | -34.9% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.553 | +26.3% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.438 | +15.6% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.379 | -3.1% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.391 | -27.6% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.54 | +25.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.432 | -18.2% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.528 | +69.8% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.311 | -51.6% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.642 | +50.7% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.426 | +13.6% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +21.8% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.308 | -44.0% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.55 | +41.0% |
| Sep 21, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +27.9% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.305 | +3.7% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.294 | -36.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.465 | +26.0% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | — | $0.369 | +25.5% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.294 | +29.5% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.227 | -46.5% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | — | $0.424 | +88.4% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.225 | -23.2% |
Payout risk check
SMDV's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +12.1% 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 ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF
The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should track the performance of the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of companies in the index that have consistently increased dividends each year for at least the last 10 years. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Jun 24, 2015. 44 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMDV distribution FAQ
When is SMDV's next ex-distribution date?
SMDV'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 $0.413 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does SMDV pay distributions?
SMDV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.413 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is SMDV's distribution yield?
SMDV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.30%, based on $1.764 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $76.67. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.652 per share, is 2.15%.
How much does SMDV pay per share?
SMDV pays about $0.413 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.652 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $165.20 a year.
Has SMDV grown or cut its distribution?
SMDV has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.6% a year (+1.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SMDV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.15%, you would need about 727 shares of SMDV (roughly $55,692 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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