VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) Dividend History
NLR latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.50%trailing 12-month yield
- $3.17paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2007paying since
- +23.6%5-year growth a year
NLR dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $317
- Each payment
- $317
- Value of the shares
- $9,038
- Yield
- 3.50%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.17 per share, before tax.
NLR distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
NLR distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 18 payments).
NLR distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.17 | +415.6% | 2.55% | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.6140 | −81.2% | 0.75% | 1 |
| 2023 | $3.26 | +193.8% | 4.54% | 1 |
| 2022 | $1.11 | +1.6% | 2.02% | 1 |
| 2021 | $1.09 | −0.5% | 1.99% | 1 |
| 2020 | $1.10 | −7.0% | 2.23% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
NLR yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $143.07 | 2.21% | $3.17 | 2.2% |
| 3 years ago | $68.05 | 4.65% | $7.04 | 10.3% |
| 5 years ago | $56.84 | 5.57% | $9.24 | 16.3% |
| 10 years ago | $47.60 | 6.65% | $17.55 | 36.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
NLR yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLR | VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | 2.92% | 0.57% |
| 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.
NLR distribution history
18 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-26 | $3.1660 | +415.6% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-24 | $0.6140 | −81.2% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-22 | $3.2580 | +193.8% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-23 | $1.1090 | +1.6% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-27 | $1.0910 | −0.5% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-28 | $1.0960 | −7.0% |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-30 | $1.1790 | −39.1% |
| 2018-12-20 | 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-27 | $1.9360 | −18.7% |
Show all 18 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-22 | $2.3820 | +38.6% |
| 2016-12-19 | 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | $1.7190 | +15.7% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $1.4860 | +16.7% |
| 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | 2014-12-29 | $1.2730 | +282.3% |
| 2013-12-23 | 2013-12-26 | 2013-12-30 | $0.3330 | −82.4% |
| 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-31 | $1.8960 | −67.3% |
| 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | 2011-12-30 | $5.7960 | +81.6% |
| 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-28 | 2010-12-30 | $3.1920 | +154.5% |
| 2009-12-23 | 2009-12-28 | 2009-12-30 | $1.2540 | −78.5% |
| 2007-12-24 | 2007-12-27 | 2007-12-31 | $5.8350 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
NLR dividend overview
VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.17 per share, a yield of 3.50% at the latest close of $90.38. In 2025 it paid $3.17 per share, up 415.6% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +23.6% a year and over ten years +7.9%.
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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NLR dividends FAQ
Does NLR pay a dividend?
Yes. NLR pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2007. The most recent was $3.1660 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 22, 2025, payable December 26, 2025.
What is the NLR dividend yield?
NLR paid $3.17 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.50% at the latest close of $90.38.
When is the next NLR dividend?
The next annual 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 NLR pay dividends?
NLR pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did NLR pay in dividends in 2025?
NLR paid $3.17 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of NLR pay?
100 shares of NLR would have paid about $317 over the past 12 months, before tax.