The Arbitrage Funds (ARB) Dividend History
ARB latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.42%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.13paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2020paying since
- −29.5%5-year growth a year
ARB dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $13
- Each payment
- $13
- Value of the shares
- $3,006
- Yield
- 0.42%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.13 per share, before tax.
ARB distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
ARB distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
ARB distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.1260 | −59.2% | 0.43% | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.3090 | — | 1.12% | 1 |
| 2022 | $1.08 | — | 4.18% | 1 |
| 2020partial | $0.7260 | — | 2.87% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
ARB yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $29.05 | 0.43% | $0.13 | 0.4% |
| 3 years ago | $26.29 | 0.48% | $0.43 | 1.7% |
| 5 years ago | $25.95 | 0.49% | $1.51 | 5.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
ARB yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARB | The Arbitrage Funds | 0.42% | 0.77% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
ARB distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-19 | $0.1260 | −59.2% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-19 | $0.3090 | −71.3% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | $1.0760 | +48.2% |
| 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-21 | $0.7260 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
ARB dividend overview
The Arbitrage Funds pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.13 per share, a yield of 0.42% at the latest close of $30.06. In 2025 it paid $0.1260 per share, down 59.2% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed −29.5% a year.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
Related: ARB chart, ARB performance, ARB overview.
ARB dividends FAQ
Does ARB pay a dividend?
Yes. ARB pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2020. The most recent was $0.1260 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 18, 2025, payable December 19, 2025.
What is the ARB dividend yield?
ARB paid $0.13 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.42% at the latest close of $30.06.
When is the next ARB dividend?
The next annual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does ARB pay dividends?
ARB pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did ARB pay in dividends in 2025?
ARB paid $0.1260 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of ARB pay?
100 shares of ARB would have paid about $13 over the past 12 months, before tax.