SMLV Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.971 | $97.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.971 | $97.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.971 | $97.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.971 | $97.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMLV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.884 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMLV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 309 | $47,289 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,545 | $236,447 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,090 | $472,894 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.54%. $10,000 in SMLV would currently pay about $254 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMLV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.971 | +6.6% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.911 | +27.6% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.714 | -31.1% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.036 | +18.7% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.873 | +4.8% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.833 | -2.2% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.852 | -20.7% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $1.075 | +20.7% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.891 | -1.0% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.90 | +62.2% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.555 | -35.9% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.866 | +30.6% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.663 | +3.4% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.641 | -23.9% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.842 | -4.2% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.879 | +49.7% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.587 | -9.8% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.651 | +38.2% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.471 | -41.5% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.805 | +35.8% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.593 | +33.0% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.446 | -58.6% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $1.078 | +351.0% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.239 | -59.6% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.592 | +30.4% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.454 | -43.2% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.799 | +26.0% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.634 | -15.8% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.753 | +73.5% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.434 | -51.4% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.893 | +28.3% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.696 | +16.2% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.599 | +41.9% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.422 | -25.2% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $5.847 Special | — |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.564 | +21.3% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.465 | +29.5% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.359 | -73.5% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $1.356 | +140.0% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | — | $0.565 | +13.5% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.498 | +17.2% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | — | $0.425 | -49.9% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.849 | +75.4% |
| Sep 18, 2015 | — | $0.484 | -5.3% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.511 | +329.4% |
| Mar 20, 2015 | — | $0.119 | -88.5% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $1.031 | +177.2% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.372 | -16.2% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.444 | +46.5% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.303 | -81.1% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $1.602 | +262.4% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.442 | +5.5% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.419 | +183.1% |
| Mar 15, 2013 | — | $0.148 | — |
Payout risk check
SMLV's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 85/100).
Its share price moved +18.0% 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 State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the stocks of U.S. small capitalization companies that exhibit low volatility. Volatility is a statistical measurement of the magnitude of movements in a stock's price over time.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Mar 15, 2013. 54 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMLV distribution FAQ
When is SMLV's next ex-distribution date?
SMLV's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.971 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does SMLV pay distributions?
SMLV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.971 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is SMLV's distribution yield?
SMLV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.37%, based on $3.632 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $153.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.884 per share, is 2.54%.
How much does SMLV pay per share?
SMLV pays about $0.971 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.884 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $388.40 a year.
Has SMLV grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.4% a year (-0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SMLV'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 SMLV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.54%, you would need about 309 shares of SMLV (roughly $47,289 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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