Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X ETF (DFEN) Dividend History
DFEN latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 12.97%trailing 12-month yield
- $5.62paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2017paying since
- +133.7%5-year growth a year
DFEN dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $562
- Each payment
- $141
- Value of the shares
- $4,333
- Yield
- 12.97%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $5.62 per share, before tax.
DFEN distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
DFEN distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 34 payments).
DFEN distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.0710 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $5.68 | +46.3% | 8.89% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.88 | +1,307.2% | 14.12% | 5 |
| 2023 | $0.2760 | +203.3% | 1.13% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.0910 | −74.3% | 0.46% | 2 |
| 2021 | $0.3540 | +333.9% | 1.89% | 3 |
| 2020 | $0.0816 | −71.8% | 0.48% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DFEN yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $74.11 | 7.58% | $5.62 | 7.6% |
| 3 years ago | $15.06 | 37.32% | $9.74 | 64.7% |
| 5 years ago | $23.04 | 24.40% | $10.34 | 44.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
DFEN yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFEN | Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X ETF | 0.13% | 0.96% |
| 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.
DFEN distribution history
34 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-29 | $0.0120 | −42.9% |
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-30 | $0.0210 | −44.7% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-31 | $0.0380 | −99.3% |
| 2025-12-10 | 2025-12-10 | 2025-12-17 | $5.5500 | +10,782.4% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-30 | $0.0510 | −10.5% |
| 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-24 | 2025-07-01 | $0.0570 | +137.5% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-04-01 | $0.0240 | −74.5% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0940 | −97.4% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-19 | $3.5740 | +8,409.5% |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-24 | 2024-10-01 | $0.0420 | −59.2% |
| 2024-06-25 | 2024-06-25 | 2024-07-02 | $0.1030 | +45.1% |
| 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-26 | $0.0710 | −31.7% |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1040 | +70.5% |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-26 | $0.0610 | −7.6% |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-28 | $0.0660 | +46.7% |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-28 | $0.0450 | −11.8% |
| 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-28 | $0.0510 | +27.5% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-27 | $0.0400 | +1,900.0% |
| 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-22 | 2021-12-29 | $0.0020 | −99.4% |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-16 | $0.3390 | +2,507.7% |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-24 | 2021-03-30 | $0.0130 | +1,200.0% |
| 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-23 | 2020-12-30 | $0.0010 | +163.2% |
| 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-29 | $0.0004 | +81.0% |
| 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-24 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0002 | −99.7% |
| 2020-03-24 | 2020-03-25 | 2020-03-31 | $0.0800 | +247.8% |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-31 | $0.0230 | −85.0% |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-01 | $0.1530 | +225.5% |
| 2019-06-25 | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-02 | $0.0470 | −28.8% |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-20 | 2019-03-26 | $0.0660 | −15.4% |
| 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-28 | 2019-01-04 | $0.0780 | −43.1% |
| 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-26 | 2018-10-02 | $0.1370 | +34.3% |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2018-06-26 | $0.1020 | +436.8% |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-27 | $0.0190 | −97.0% |
| 2017-12-13 | 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-20 | $0.6310 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DFEN dividend overview
Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $5.62 per share, a yield of 12.97% at the latest close of $43.33. In 2025 it paid $5.68 per share, up 46.3% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +133.7% 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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DFEN dividends FAQ
Does DFEN pay a dividend?
Yes. DFEN pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2017. The most recent was $0.0120 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2026, payable September 29, 2026.
What is the DFEN dividend yield?
DFEN paid $5.62 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 12.97% at the latest close of $43.33.
When is the next DFEN 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 DFEN pay dividends?
DFEN pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did DFEN pay in dividends in 2025?
DFEN paid $5.68 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of DFEN pay?
100 shares of DFEN would have paid about $562 over the past 12 months, before tax.