SYFI Distribution History & Yield

AB Short Duration High Yield ETF · NYSEArca

ETF High Yield Bond Monthly payer Bond fund
$35.51
+0.00% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
5.95%
$2.113/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
5.95%
$2.113/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.113
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1761
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 22 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 36 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.152 per share
Expense ratio
0.40%
AUM 961.7M
Consistency
94/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
2.2
since Jul 1, 2024
1y total return
+4.2%
price -1.7% + distributions 5.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) May 13, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.1761 $17.61 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SYFI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.113 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 27 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 27 payments per share from Jul 1, 2024 to Sep 1, 2026; most recent $0.152$0.00$0.125$0.25Jul 1, 2024: $0.128Jul '24Aug 1, 2024: $0.206Sep 3, 2024: $0.189Oct 1, 2024: $0.182Nov 1, 2024: $0.157Nov '24Dec 2, 2024: $0.171Dec 30, 2024: $0.13Feb 3, 2025: $0.133Mar 3, 2025: $0.191Mar '25Apr 1, 2025: $0.201May 1, 2025: $0.204Jun 2, 2025: $0.206Jul 1, 2025: $0.194Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.188Sep 2, 2025: $0.178Oct 1, 2025: $0.179Nov 3, 2025: $0.192Nov '25Dec 1, 2025: $0.177Dec 31, 2025: $0.186Feb 2, 2026: $0.18Mar 2, 2026: $0.173Mar '26Apr 1, 2026: $0.183May 1, 2026: $0.176Jun 1, 2026: $0.176Jul 1, 2026: $0.166Jul '26Aug 3, 2026: $0.173Sep 1, 2026: $0.152

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2024 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502024: $1.163$1.16320242025: $2.229$2.22920252026 (YTD): $1.379$1.3792026 YTD

How much SYFI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month568$20,167$1,200
$500 / month2,840$100,833$6,000
$1,000 / month5,680$201,666$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 5.95%. $10,000 in SYFI would currently pay about $595 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

SYFI distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 1, 2026 $0.152 -12.1%
Aug 3, 2026 $0.173 +4.2%
Jul 1, 2026 $0.166 -5.7%
Jun 1, 2026 $0.176 +0.0%
May 1, 2026 $0.176 -3.8%
Apr 1, 2026 $0.183 +5.8%
Mar 2, 2026 $0.173 -3.9%
Feb 2, 2026 $0.18 -3.2%
Dec 31, 2025 $0.186 +5.1%
Dec 1, 2025 $0.177 -7.8%
Nov 3, 2025 $0.192 +7.3%
Oct 1, 2025 $0.179 +0.6%
Sep 2, 2025 $0.178 -5.3%
Aug 1, 2025 $0.188 -3.1%
Jul 1, 2025 $0.194 -5.8%
Jun 2, 2025 $0.206 +1.0%
May 1, 2025 $0.204 +1.5%
Apr 1, 2025 $0.201 +5.2%
Mar 3, 2025 $0.191 +43.6%
Feb 3, 2025 $0.133 +2.3%
Dec 30, 2024 $0.13 -24.0%
Dec 2, 2024 $0.171 +8.9%
Nov 1, 2024 $0.157 -13.7%
Oct 1, 2024 $0.182 -3.7%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

SYFI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).

Its share price moved -1.7% 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 AB Short Duration High Yield ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities that are rated below investment grade, unrated securities considered by the adviser to be of comparable quality, and related derivatives.

Fund family: AllianceBernstein. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Jul 1, 2024. 27 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

SYFI distribution FAQ

When is SYFI's next ex-distribution date?

SYFI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1761 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.

How often does SYFI pay distributions?

SYFI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.152 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.

What is SYFI's distribution yield?

SYFI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.95%, based on $2.113 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $35.51. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.113 per share, is 5.95%.

How much does SYFI pay per share?

SYFI pays about $0.1761 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.113 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $211.30 a year.

Has SYFI grown or cut its distribution?

As a fund, SYFI'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 SYFI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 5.95%, you would need about 568 shares of SYFI (roughly $20,167 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.

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