Franklin Multisector Income ETF (MULT) Dividend History
MULT latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 4.89%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.20paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
MULT dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $120
- Each payment
- $10
- Value of the shares
- $2,450
- Yield
- 4.89%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.20 per share, before tax.
MULT distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
MULT distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.8900 | — | — | 8 |
| 2025partial | $0.3970 | — | 1.57% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
MULT yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $25.36 | 4.73% | $1.20 | 4.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
MULT yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT | Franklin Multisector Income ETF | 4.63% | — |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.30% | 0.03% |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.17% | 0.03% |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 0.02% |
| IUSB | iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF | 4.44% | 0.05% |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.67% | 0.05% |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.18% | 0.14% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 0.15% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
MULT distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 | $0.1080 | −10.0% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-04 | $0.1200 | +14.3% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-06 | $0.1050 | +7.1% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-07 | $0.0980 | +6.5% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-04 | $0.0920 | −12.4% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-06 | $0.1050 | −0.9% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.1060 | −32.1% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-27 | $0.1560 | +13.0% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-24 | $0.1380 | +106.0% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-04 | $0.0670 | −35.6% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-06 | $0.1040 | +18.2% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-06 | $0.0880 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
MULT dividend overview
Franklin Multisector Income ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.20 per share, a yield of 4.89% at the latest close of $24.50.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 8.65%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the MULT bond profile.
Related: MULT chart, MULT performance, MULT bond profile, MULT overview.
MULT dividends FAQ
Does MULT pay a dividend?
Yes. MULT pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.1080 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 6, 2026.
What is the MULT dividend yield?
MULT paid $1.20 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.89% at the latest close of $24.50.
When is the next MULT dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 1, 2026.
How often does MULT pay dividends?
MULT pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of MULT pay?
100 shares of MULT would have paid about $120 over the past 12 months, before tax.