VanEck ETF (DESK) Dividend History
DESK latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-January 2027 (not yet announced).
- 4.97%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.92paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2023paying since
DESK dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $192
- Each payment
- $48
- Value of the shares
- $3,865
- Yield
- 4.97%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.92 per share, before tax.
DESK distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
DESK distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
DESK distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.46 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.89 | +16.4% | 5.15% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.63 | +143.8% | 3.78% | 4 |
| 2023partial | $0.6670 | — | 1.73% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DESK yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $40.33 | 4.76% | $1.92 | 4.8% |
| 3 years ago | $29.59 | 6.49% | $5.64 | 19.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
DESK yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESK | VanEck ETF | 5.02% | 0.48% |
| 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.
DESK distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 | $0.4530 | +24.1% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-07 | $0.3650 | −43.1% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-07 | $0.6410 | +39.0% |
| 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-31 | $0.4610 | −8.7% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-06 | $0.5050 | +53.0% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-07 | $0.3300 | −44.6% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-04 | $0.5960 | +45.4% |
| 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-30 | $0.4100 | +23.9% |
Show all 12 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-04 | $0.3310 | −18.5% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-05 | $0.4060 | −15.2% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-05 | $0.4790 | −28.2% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | $0.6670 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DESK dividend overview
VanEck ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.92 per share, a yield of 4.97% at the latest close of $38.65. In 2025 it paid $1.89 per share, up 16.4% 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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DESK dividends FAQ
Does DESK pay a dividend?
Yes. DESK pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2023. The most recent was $0.4530 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 6, 2026.
What is the DESK dividend yield?
DESK paid $1.92 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.97% at the latest close of $38.65.
When is the next DESK 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 DESK pay dividends?
DESK pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did DESK pay in dividends in 2025?
DESK paid $1.89 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of DESK pay?
100 shares of DESK would have paid about $192 over the past 12 months, before tax.