XDEF Distribution History & Yield
Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 54 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 (in 146 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 238 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 330 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XDEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.108 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XDEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 11,112 | $228,444 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 55,556 | $1,142,222 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 111,112 | $2,284,444 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.53%. $10,000 in XDEF would currently pay about $53 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XDEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.027 | -91.6% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.321 | — |
Payout risk check
XDEF does not have enough distribution history for a consistency score yet.
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About Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF
The fund, using a “passive” or indexing investment approach, seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence, Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index. The underlying index seeks to capture the performance of European listed equity securities with established revenue and/or patent exposures to the defense, space and cybersecurity sectors. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Xtrackers. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Jun 18, 2026. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XDEF distribution FAQ
When is XDEF's next ex-distribution date?
XDEF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 19, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.027 per share, expected on Dec 26, 2026.
How often does XDEF pay distributions?
XDEF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.027 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is XDEF's distribution yield?
XDEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.69%, based on $0.348 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.108 per share, is 0.53%.
How much does XDEF pay per share?
XDEF pays about $0.027 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.108 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $10.80 a year.
Has XDEF grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, XDEF'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 XDEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.53%, you would need about 11,112 shares of XDEF (roughly $228,444 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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