UBS AG London Branch ELKS 4 (BDCZ) Dividend History
BDCZ latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-January 2027 (not yet announced).
- 12.37%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.71paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2016paying since
- +2.0%5-year growth a year
BDCZ dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $170
- Each payment
- $43
- Value of the shares
- $1,378
- Yield
- 12.37%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.71 per share, before tax.
BDCZ distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
BDCZ distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
BDCZ distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.71 | — | — | 4 |
| 2025 | $1.79 | −0.1% | 10.66% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.80 | +3.7% | 9.26% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.73 | −11.1% | 9.13% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.95 | +29.8% | 11.66% | 5 |
| 2021 | $1.50 | −7.5% | 7.49% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.62 | −5.3% | 10.01% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
BDCZ yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $16.49 | 10.34% | $1.71 | 10.3% |
| 3 years ago | $17.10 | 9.97% | $5.29 | 31.0% |
| 5 years ago | $20.09 | 8.49% | $8.98 | 44.7% |
| 10 years ago | $20.49 | 8.32% | $18.24 | 89.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
BDCZ yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDCZ | UBS AG London Branch ELKS 4 | 11.29% | 0.85% |
| BDCX | ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5X Leveraged Wells… | 20.53% | 97.27% |
| 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.
BDCZ distribution history
45 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-21 | $0.4000 | −24.8% |
| 2026-07-14 | 2026-07-14 | 2026-07-22 | $0.5320 | +17.4% |
| 2026-04-13 | 2026-04-13 | 2026-04-21 | $0.4530 | +41.6% |
| 2026-01-13 | 2026-01-13 | 2026-01-22 | $0.3200 | −28.3% |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-21 | $0.4460 | +0.5% |
| 2025-07-14 | 2025-07-14 | 2025-07-22 | $0.4440 | −23.6% |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-22 | $0.5810 | +79.9% |
| 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-22 | $0.3230 | −28.2% |
Show all 45 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-21 | $0.4500 | +0.9% |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-23 | $0.4460 | −3.0% |
| 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-22 | $0.4600 | +4.5% |
| 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-16 | 2024-01-24 | $0.4400 | −0.9% |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-23 | $0.4440 | +3.5% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-24 | $0.4290 | −0.7% |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-21 | $0.4320 | +1.2% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-24 | $0.4270 | +5.4% |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-21 | $0.4050 | −1.5% |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-22 | $0.4110 | +9.0% |
| 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-21 | $0.3770 | −0.3% |
| 2022-01-21 | — | — | $0.3780 | 0.0% |
| 2022-01-11 | 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-21 | $0.3780 | −0.8% |
| 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-21 | $0.3810 | +2.7% |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-22 | $0.3710 | −2.1% |
| 2021-04-12 | 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-21 | $0.3790 | +2.2% |
| 2021-01-12 | 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-22 | $0.3710 | −1.6% |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-10-13 | 2020-10-21 | $0.3770 | +3.0% |
| 2020-07-13 | 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-22 | $0.3660 | −18.1% |
| 2020-04-09 | 2020-04-13 | 2020-04-20 | $0.4470 | +3.0% |
| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-13 | 2020-01-22 | $0.4340 | +4.8% |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-21 | $0.4140 | −3.5% |
| 2019-07-12 | 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-23 | $0.4290 | +2.9% |
| 2019-04-11 | 2019-04-12 | 2019-04-23 | $0.4170 | −8.1% |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-23 | $0.4540 | +8.9% |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-22 | $0.4170 | −2.1% |
| 2018-07-13 | 2018-07-16 | 2018-07-24 | $0.4260 | +1.2% |
| 2018-04-12 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-04-23 | $0.4210 | −5.8% |
| 2018-01-12 | 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-24 | $0.4470 | −1.8% |
| 2017-10-12 | 2017-10-13 | 2017-10-23 | $0.4550 | −5.8% |
| 2017-07-12 | 2017-07-14 | 2017-07-24 | $0.4830 | +9.3% |
| 2017-04-10 | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | $0.4420 | −0.7% |
| 2017-01-11 | 2017-01-13 | 2017-01-24 | $0.4450 | +2.3% |
| 2016-10-11 | 2016-10-13 | 2016-10-21 | $0.4350 | −4.0% |
| 2016-07-12 | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-22 | $0.4530 | 0.0% |
| 2016-04-08 | 2016-04-12 | 2016-04-20 | $0.4530 | −0.9% |
| 2016-01-11 | 2016-01-13 | 2016-01-22 | $0.4570 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
BDCZ dividend overview
UBS AG London Branch ELKS 4 pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.71 per share, a yield of 12.37% at the latest close of $13.78. In 2025 it paid $1.79 per share, down 0.1% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +2.0% 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.
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BDCZ dividends FAQ
Does BDCZ pay a dividend?
Yes. BDCZ pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2016. The most recent was $0.4000 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 13, 2026, payable October 21, 2026.
What is the BDCZ dividend yield?
BDCZ paid $1.71 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 12.37% at the latest close of $13.78.
When is the next BDCZ dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-January 2027.
How often does BDCZ pay dividends?
BDCZ pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did BDCZ pay in dividends in 2025?
BDCZ paid $1.79 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of BDCZ pay?
100 shares of BDCZ would have paid about $170 over the past 12 months, before tax.