ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) Dividend History
ARKW latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.52%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.35paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2015paying since
- +4.4%5-year growth a year
ARKW dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $235
- Each payment
- $235
- Value of the shares
- $15,489
- Yield
- 1.52%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.35 per share, before tax.
ARKW distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
ARKW distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 6 payments).
ARKW distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.35 | — | 1.59% | 1 |
| 2021 | $3.31 | +75.0% | 2.79% | 1 |
| 2020 | $1.89 | — | 1.29% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
ARKW yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $172.85 | 1.36% | $2.35 | 1.4% |
| 3 years ago | $52.27 | 4.50% | $2.35 | 4.5% |
| 5 years ago | $152.99 | 1.54% | $5.67 | 3.7% |
| 10 years ago | $24.96 | 9.42% | $14.04 | 56.3% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
ARKW yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKW | ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | 1.41% | 0.87% |
| ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | 0.00% | 0.78% |
| ARKF | ARK Fintech Innovation ETF | 0.09% | 0.71% |
| 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.
ARKW distribution history
6 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-29 | $2.3520 | −29.0% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | $3.3140 | +75.0% |
| 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | $1.8940 | −65.8% |
| 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-28 | 2018-12-31 | $5.5380 | +486.7% |
| 2017-12-27 | 2017-12-28 | 2017-12-29 | $0.9440 | +78.1% |
| 2015-12-24 | 2015-12-29 | 2015-12-31 | $0.5300 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
ARKW dividend overview
ARK Next Generation Internet ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.35 per share, a yield of 1.52% at the latest close of $154.89. Over five years distributions changed +4.4% a year and over ten years +16.1%.
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.
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ARKW dividends FAQ
Does ARKW pay a dividend?
Yes. ARKW pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2015. The most recent was $2.3520 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 26, 2025, payable December 29, 2025.
What is the ARKW dividend yield?
ARKW paid $2.35 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.52% at the latest close of $154.89.
When is the next ARKW 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 ARKW pay dividends?
ARKW pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did ARKW pay in dividends in 2025?
ARKW paid $2.35 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of ARKW pay?
100 shares of ARKW would have paid about $235 over the past 12 months, before tax.