WEPN Distribution History & Yield
Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 (in 2 days) | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (in 9 days) | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 16 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 23 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 (in 30 days) | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 37 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 44 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 72 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.1081 | $10.81 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WEPN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.729 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much WEPN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 214 | $8,221 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,068 | $41,104 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,135 | $82,208 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 14.60%. $10,000 in WEPN would currently pay about $1,460 a year ($122 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WEPN distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | — | $0.092 | -6.1% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | — | $0.098 | +2.1% |
| Oct 6, 2026 | — | $0.096 | -3.0% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | — | $0.099 | -1.0% |
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +3.1% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.097 | -4.0% |
| Sep 9, 2026 | — | $0.101 | -5.6% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.107 | +4.9% |
| Aug 25, 2026 | — | $0.102 | -5.6% |
| Aug 18, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +6.9% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +8.6% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | — | $0.093 | -1.1% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | — | $0.094 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.094 | -4.1% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | — | $0.098 | -2.0% |
| Jul 7, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +6.4% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.094 | -7.8% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.102 | -1.0% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $0.103 | -4.6% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | — | $0.108 | -0.9% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | — | $0.109 | +4.8% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.104 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2026 | — | $0.104 | +2.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.102 | -1.9% |
| May 5, 2026 | — | $0.104 | +1.0% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | — | $0.103 | -2.8% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.106 | +3.9% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | $0.102 | +1.0% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.101 | -53.5% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.217 | -0.9% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.219 | — |
Payout risk check
WEPN's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
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 Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in (i) the equity securities of Defense and Rare Earth Companies, (ii) options contracts on Defense and Rare Earth Companies, (iii) underlying funds, and (iv) options contracts and futures contracts on underlying funds. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Nicholas Wealth, LLC. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Mar 17, 2026. 32 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WEPN distribution FAQ
When is WEPN's next ex-distribution date?
WEPN's next ex-distribution date is Oct 27, 2026 (in 2 days, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1081 per share, expected on Nov 10, 2026.
How often does WEPN pay distributions?
WEPN pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.092 per share with an ex-date of Oct 20, 2026.
What is WEPN's distribution yield?
WEPN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.98%, based on $3.459 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.51. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.6209 per share, is 14.60%.
How much does WEPN pay per share?
WEPN pays about $0.1081 per share each week, which works out to roughly $5.6209 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $562.09 a year.
Has WEPN grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, WEPN'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 WEPN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 14.60%, you would need about 214 shares of WEPN (roughly $8,221 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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