VABS Distribution History & Yield
Virtus Newfleet Securitized Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 25 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1033 | $10.33 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 55 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 85 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 115 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 175 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 205 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 265 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 295 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 (in 325 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 15, 2027 (in 355 days) | Oct 29, 2027 | $0.1032 | $10.32 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VABS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.239 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VABS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 969 | $23,061 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,843 | $115,303 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,686 | $230,605 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.20%. $10,000 in VABS would currently pay about $520 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VABS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | — | $0.12 | -3.2% |
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.124 | +2.5% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.121 | +33.0% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | — | $0.091 | +15.2% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.079 | -19.4% |
| May 20, 2026 | — | $0.098 | -3.0% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +5.2% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.096 | -10.3% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.107 | +101.9% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.053 | -63.9% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.147 | +44.1% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | — | $0.102 | +5.2% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | — | $0.097 | +16.9% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.083 | -48.4% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | — | $0.161 | +59.4% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | — | $0.101 | -5.6% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.107 | +5.9% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $0.101 | -2.9% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | — | $0.104 | +1.0% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +71.7% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | — | $0.06 | +87.5% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | — | $0.032 | -80.6% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.165 | +60.2% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | $0.103 | +5.1% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | — | $0.098 | -51.0% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +102.0% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | — | $0.099 | +1.0% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | — | $0.098 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.098 | +11.4% |
| May 20, 2024 | — | $0.088 | -16.2% |
| Apr 22, 2024 | — | $0.105 | +28.0% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.082 | +7.9% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.076 | +660.0% |
| Jan 22, 2024 | — | $0.01 | -94.5% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.182 | +133.3% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | — | $0.078 | +2.6% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | — | $0.076 | +1.3% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.075 | -43.6% |
| Aug 21, 2023 | — | $0.133 | +90.0% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.07 | +6.1% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.066 | -7.0% |
| May 22, 2023 | — | $0.071 | +6.0% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +9.8% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.061 | -6.2% |
| Feb 21, 2023 | — | $0.065 | +116.7% |
| Jan 20, 2023 | — | $0.03 | -63.9% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.083 | +43.1% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | — | $0.058 | -4.9% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | — | $0.061 | +38.6% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.044 | -34.3% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | — | $0.067 | +63.4% |
| Jul 20, 2022 | — | $0.041 | -2.4% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.042 | +2.4% |
| May 20, 2022 | — | $0.041 | +13.9% |
| Apr 20, 2022 | — | $0.036 | +2.9% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.035 | -10.3% |
| Feb 22, 2022 | — | $0.039 | +105.3% |
| Jan 20, 2022 | — | $0.019 | -60.4% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.048 | +37.1% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2021 | — | $0.035 | +20.7% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.029 | -9.4% |
| Aug 20, 2021 | — | $0.032 | +77.8% |
| Jul 20, 2021 | — | $0.018 | -57.1% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.042 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2021 | — | $0.042 | +10.5% |
| Apr 20, 2021 | — | $0.038 | -13.6% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.044 | — |
Payout risk check
VABS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 78/100).
Its share price moved -2.1% 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 Virtus Newfleet Securitized Income ETF
The fund's sub-adviser, seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in asset-backed securities ("ABS") and mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"), including commercial MBS and residential MBS. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade tranches of ABS and MBS, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such investments.
Fund family: Virtus. Category: Securitized Bond - Diversified. First distribution on our records: Mar 22, 2021. 68 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VABS distribution FAQ
When is VABS's next ex-distribution date?
VABS's next ex-distribution date is Nov 19, 2026 (in 25 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1033 per share, expected on Dec 3, 2026.
How often does VABS pay distributions?
VABS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.12 per share with an ex-date of Oct 20, 2026.
What is VABS's distribution yield?
VABS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.20%, based on $1.239 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.239 per share, is 5.20%.
How much does VABS pay per share?
VABS pays about $0.1033 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.239 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $123.90 a year.
Has VABS grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VABS'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 VABS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.20%, you would need about 969 shares of VABS (roughly $23,061 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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