SMOT Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.498 | $49.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMOT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.498 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMOT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,410 | $97,414 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 12,049 | $487,072 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 24,097 | $974,145 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.23%. $10,000 in SMOT would currently pay about $123 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMOT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.498 | +22.1% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.408 | +98.1% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.206 | +221.9% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.064 | — |
Payout risk check
SMOT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 42/100).
Its share price moved +10.7% over the past year.
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About VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The index is comprised of small- and medium-capitalization companies as defined by Morningstar, that Morningstar determines have sustainable competitive advantages based on a proprietary methodology that considers quantitative and qualitative factors. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Mid-Cap Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 19, 2022. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMOT distribution FAQ
When is SMOT's next ex-distribution date?
SMOT'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 $0.498 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does SMOT pay distributions?
SMOT pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.498 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is SMOT's distribution yield?
SMOT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.23%, based on $0.498 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.498 per share, is 1.23%.
How much does SMOT pay per share?
SMOT pays about $0.498 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.498 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $49.80 a year.
Has SMOT grown or cut its distribution?
SMOT has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +22.1%.
How many shares of SMOT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.23%, you would need about 2,410 shares of SMOT (roughly $97,414 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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