Defined Duration 5 ETF (DDV) Dividend History
DDV latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.40%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.60paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2025paying since
DDV dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $60
- Each payment
- $15
- Value of the shares
- $2,514
- Yield
- 2.40%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.60 per share, before tax.
DDV distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
DDV distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4994 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025partial | $0.1040 | — | 0.42% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DDV yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDV | Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.40% | — |
| 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.
DDV distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-30 | $0.1924 | +83.3% |
| 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-30 | $0.1050 | −48.0% |
| 2026-03-30 | 2026-03-30 | 2026-03-31 | $0.2020 | +94.2% |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-31 | $0.1040 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DDV dividend overview
Defined Duration 5 ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.60 per share, a yield of 2.40% at the latest close of $25.14.
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: DDV chart, DDV overview.
DDV dividends FAQ
Does DDV pay a dividend?
Yes. DDV pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.1924 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 28, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the DDV dividend yield?
DDV paid $0.60 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.40% at the latest close of $25.14.
When is the next DDV dividend?
The next quarterly 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 DDV pay dividends?
DDV pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of DDV pay?
100 shares of DDV would have paid about $60 over the past 12 months, before tax.