WLDR Distribution History & Yield

Simplify Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF · Cboe US

ETF Global Large-Stock Value Quarterly payer
$45.66
+0.79% today
as of Oct 21, 2026
TTM yield
0.79%
$0.36/share over the last 12 months, plus $2.903 in special distributions
Forward yield
0.79%
$0.36/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.36
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.09
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 21, 2026 Estimated
in 57 days
Next pay date
Jan 4, 2027
in 71 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 18, 2026
$0.09 per share
Expense ratio
0.67%
AUM 150.0M
Consistency
49/100
highly variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
-7.5%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
8.6
since Mar 15, 2018
1y total return
+24.2%
price +23.2% + distributions 1.0%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 57 days) Jan 4, 2027 $0.09 $9.00 Estimated
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 151 days) Apr 8, 2027 $0.09 $9.00 Estimated
Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 245 days) Jul 11, 2027 $0.09 $9.00 Estimated
Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) Oct 13, 2027 $0.09 $9.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WLDR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.36 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 36 payments per share from Mar 15, 2018 to Sep 18, 2026; most recent $0.09$0.00$2.00$4.00Mar 15, 2018: $0.065Mar '18Jun 15, 2018: $0.18Sep 17, 2018: $0.101Dec 17, 2018: $0.222Mar 15, 2019: $0.09Jun 17, 2019: $0.098Jun '19Sep 16, 2019: $0.109Dec 16, 2019: $0.293Mar 13, 2020: $0.067Jun 15, 2020: $0.08Sep 15, 2020: $0.091Sep '20Dec 15, 2020: $0.174Mar 15, 2021: $0.083Jun 15, 2021: $0.176Sep 15, 2021: $0.098Dec 15, 2021: $1.647 (special)Dec '21Dec 29, 2021: $0.028Mar 15, 2022: $0.064Jun 15, 2022: $0.194Sep 15, 2022: $0.092Dec 15, 2022: $0.144Dec '22Mar 15, 2023: $0.042Jun 15, 2023: $0.236Sep 14, 2023: $0.094Dec 14, 2023: $0.252Mar 14, 2024: $0.042Mar '24Jun 13, 2024: $0.196Sep 19, 2024: $0.123Dec 12, 2024: $3.78 (special)Mar 14, 2025: $0.041Jun 13, 2025: $0.146Jun '25Sep 17, 2025: $0.117Dec 12, 2025: $2.903 (special)Mar 20, 2026: $0.077Jun 18, 2026: $0.193Sep 18, 2026: $0.09Sep '26

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2018 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802018: $0.568$0.56820182019: $0.59$0.5920192020: $0.412$0.41220202021: $0.385$0.38520212022: $0.494$0.49420222023: $0.624$0.62420232024: $0.361$0.36120242025: $0.304$0.30420252026 (YTD): $0.36$0.362026 YTD

How much WLDR do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month3,334$152,200$1,200
$500 / month16,667$761,000$6,000
$1,000 / month33,334$1,522,000$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 0.79%. $10,000 in WLDR would currently pay about $79 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

WLDR distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 18, 2026 — $0.09 -53.4%
Jun 18, 2026 — $0.193 +150.6%
Mar 20, 2026 — $0.077 -34.2%
Dec 12, 2025 — $2.903 Special —
Sep 17, 2025 — $0.117 -19.9%
Jun 13, 2025 — $0.146 +256.1%
Mar 14, 2025 — $0.041 -66.7%
Dec 12, 2024 — $3.78 Special —
Sep 19, 2024 — $0.123 -37.2%
Jun 13, 2024 — $0.196 +366.7%
Mar 14, 2024 — $0.042 -83.3%
Dec 14, 2023 — $0.252 +168.1%
Sep 14, 2023 — $0.094 -60.2%
Jun 15, 2023 — $0.236 +461.9%
Mar 15, 2023 — $0.042 -70.8%
Dec 15, 2022 — $0.144 +56.5%
Sep 15, 2022 — $0.092 -52.6%
Jun 15, 2022 — $0.194 +203.1%
Mar 15, 2022 — $0.064 +128.6%
Dec 29, 2021 — $0.028 -71.4%
Dec 15, 2021 — $1.647 Special —
Sep 15, 2021 — $0.098 -44.3%
Jun 15, 2021 — $0.176 +112.0%
Mar 15, 2021 — $0.083 -52.3%
Dec 15, 2020 — $0.174 +91.2%
Sep 15, 2020 — $0.091 +13.7%
Jun 15, 2020 — $0.08 +19.4%
Mar 13, 2020 — $0.067 -77.1%
Dec 16, 2019 — $0.293 +168.8%
Sep 16, 2019 — $0.109 +11.2%
Jun 17, 2019 — $0.098 +8.9%
Mar 15, 2019 — $0.09 -59.5%
Dec 17, 2018 — $0.222 +119.8%
Sep 17, 2018 — $0.101 -43.9%
Jun 15, 2018 — $0.18 +176.9%
Mar 15, 2018 — $0.065 —

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityElevated risk

WLDR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 49/100).

Its share price moved +23.2% 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 Simplify Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF

The index is expected to consist of approximately 150 to 250 stocks of companies located in the U.S. and in at least three countries outside of the U.S., and may invest in up to 20 countries. The index will be significantly invested in the securities of international companies in addition to securities of U.S. companies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities included in the index.

Fund family: Affinity Investment Advisors, LLC. Category: Global Large-Stock Value. First distribution on our records: Mar 15, 2018. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

WLDR distribution FAQ

When is WLDR's next ex-distribution date?

WLDR'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 $0.09 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.

How often does WLDR pay distributions?

WLDR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.09 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.

What is WLDR's distribution yield?

WLDR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.79%, based on $0.36 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.36 per share, is 0.79%.

How much does WLDR pay per share?

WLDR pays about $0.09 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $36.00 a year.

Has WLDR grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 7.5% a year (+18.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, WLDR'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 WLDR do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 0.79%, you would need about 3,334 shares of WLDR (roughly $152,200 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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