VEGA Distribution History & Yield
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.66 | $66.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VEGA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.66 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 10 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VEGA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,819 | $96,655 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,091 | $483,273 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,182 | $966,545 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.24%. $10,000 in VEGA would currently pay about $124 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VEGA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.66 | +46.7% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +2.5% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | — | $0.439 | -32.1% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.647 | +183.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.228 | +117.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.105 | -30.5% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | — | $0.151 | +17.1% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | — | $0.129 | -42.4% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.224 | +13.1% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.198 | — |
Payout risk check
VEGA's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 38/100).
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 AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that is primarily a "fund of funds". It invests in ETFs and exchange-traded notes ("ETNs") that seek to track a diversified basket of global indices and investment sectors that meet certain selection criteria established by the sub-advisor. It also may invest, subject to the same selection criteria, in exchange-traded products that invest directly in commodities or currencies and that are registered only pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 (collectively with ETFs and ETNs, "ETPs").
Fund family: AdvisorShares. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2012. 10 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VEGA distribution FAQ
When is VEGA's next ex-distribution date?
VEGA'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 $0.66 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does VEGA pay distributions?
VEGA pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.66 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is VEGA's distribution yield?
VEGA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.24%, based on $0.66 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $53.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.66 per share, is 1.24%.
How much does VEGA pay per share?
VEGA pays about $0.66 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.66 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $66.00 a year.
Has VEGA grown or cut its distribution?
VEGA has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 44.4% a year (+46.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VEGA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.24%, you would need about 1,819 shares of VEGA (roughly $96,655 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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