VLU Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR S&P 1500 Value Tilt ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days) | Oct 5, 2026 | $1.017 | $101.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.017 | $101.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 194 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $1.017 | $101.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 285 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $1.017 | $101.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VLU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.068 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VLU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 295 | $73,522 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,475 | $367,611 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,950 | $735,221 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.63%. $10,000 in VLU would currently pay about $163 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VLU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $1.017 | +10.9% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.917 | -7.0% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.986 | +3.2% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.955 | -1.6% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.971 | +6.5% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.912 | -9.3% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $1.005 | +7.3% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.937 | -2.1% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.957 | +21.1% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.79 | -7.8% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.857 | +6.3% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.806 | -0.1% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.807 | +5.9% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.762 | -2.9% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.785 | +2.1% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.769 | -2.0% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.785 | +15.8% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.678 | -19.0% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.837 | +16.3% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.72 | +13.4% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.635 | -10.7% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.711 | +23.2% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.577 | +5.1% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.549 | -15.9% |
Payout risk check
VLU's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved +23.8% 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 S&P 1500 Value Tilt ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index applies an alternative weighting methodology to the S&P Composite 1500 Index so that stocks with relatively low valuations (i.e., relatively "cheap") are overweight relative to the S&P Composite 1500 Index and stocks with relatively high valuations are underweight.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2012. 55 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VLU distribution FAQ
When is VLU's next ex-distribution date?
VLU's next ex-distribution date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.017 per share, expected on Oct 5, 2026.
How often does VLU pay distributions?
VLU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.017 per share with an ex-date of Jun 22, 2026.
What is VLU's distribution yield?
VLU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.55%, based on $3.875 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $249.24. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.068 per share, is 1.63%.
How much does VLU pay per share?
VLU pays about $1.017 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.068 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $406.80 a year.
Has VLU grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.4% a year (+1.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VLU'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 VLU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.63%, you would need about 295 shares of VLU (roughly $73,522 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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