Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (BBC) Dividend History
BBC latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.59%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.66paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2015paying since
BBC dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $66
- Each payment
- $66
- Value of the shares
- $4,122
- Yield
- 1.59%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.66 per share, before tax.
BBC distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
BBC distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 5 payments).
BBC distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.6550 | +172.9% | 1.70% | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.2400 | +192.7% | 1.00% | 1 |
| 2023 | $0.0820 | — | 0.34% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
BBC yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $30.12 | 2.17% | $0.66 | 2.2% |
| 3 years ago | $17.17 | 3.81% | $0.98 | 5.7% |
| 5 years ago | $44.29 | 1.48% | $0.98 | 2.2% |
| 10 years ago | $19.93 | 3.29% | $1.27 | 6.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
BBC yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC | Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | 1.41% | 0.75% |
| 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.
BBC distribution history
5 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | $0.6550 | +172.9% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | $0.2400 | +192.7% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | $0.0820 | −72.4% |
| 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-27 | $0.2970 | +102.0% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-29 | $0.1470 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
BBC dividend overview
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.66 per share, a yield of 1.59% at the latest close of $41.22. In 2025 it paid $0.6550 per share, up 172.9% from 2024.
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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BBC dividends FAQ
Does BBC pay a dividend?
Yes. BBC pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2015. The most recent was $0.6550 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 22, 2025, payable December 29, 2025.
What is the BBC dividend yield?
BBC paid $0.66 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.59% at the latest close of $41.22.
When is the next BBC 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 BBC pay dividends?
BBC pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did BBC pay in dividends in 2025?
BBC paid $0.6550 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of BBC pay?
100 shares of BBC would have paid about $66 over the past 12 months, before tax.