VRAI Distribution History & Yield
Virtus Real Asset Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.261 | $26.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.261 | $26.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.261 | $26.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 4, 2027 | $0.261 | $26.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VRAI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.044 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VRAI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,150 | $32,736 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,748 | $163,678 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,495 | $327,356 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.67%. $10,000 in VRAI would currently pay about $367 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VRAI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.261 | +207.1% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -38.4% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.138 | -64.6% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.39 | +101.0% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.194 | +7.2% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.181 | -43.4% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.32 | -49.6% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.635 | +154.0% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.25 | -37.5% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.40 | +17.6% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.34 | -8.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.37 | +75.4% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.211 | +20.6% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.175 | -60.2% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.44 | +17.6% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.374 | +52.7% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.245 | +28.9% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.19 | -24.0% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +35.1% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.185 | +2.8% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.18 | -51.4% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.37 | +11.1% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.333 | +51.4% |
Payout risk check
VRAI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved +18.7% 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 Virtus Real Asset Income ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its assets in component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to track the performance of U.S.-listed "Real Asset" companies, as defined by Indxx, LLC. The underlying index includes common stock, real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, American depositary receipts.
Fund family: Virtus. Category: Global Small/Mid Stock. First distribution on our records: Jun 20, 2019. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VRAI distribution FAQ
When is VRAI's next ex-distribution date?
VRAI's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.261 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does VRAI pay distributions?
VRAI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.261 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is VRAI's distribution yield?
VRAI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.07%, based on $0.874 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.044 per share, is 3.67%.
How much does VRAI pay per share?
VRAI pays about $0.261 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.044 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $104.40 a year.
Has VRAI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.8% a year (-34.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VRAI'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 VRAI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.67%, you would need about 1,150 shares of VRAI (roughly $32,736 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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