Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) Dividend History
SHLD latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.69%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.42paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2023paying since
SHLD dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $42
- Each payment
- $21
- Value of the shares
- $6,189
- Yield
- 0.69%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.42 per share, before tax.
SHLD distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
SHLD distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 6 payments).
SHLD distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.1870 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $0.3560 | +78.9% | 0.55% | 2 |
| 2024 | $0.1990 | +180.3% | 0.53% | 2 |
| 2023partial | $0.0710 | — | 0.25% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
SHLD yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $68.16 | 0.62% | $0.42 | 0.6% |
| 3 years ago | $25.28 | 1.68% | $0.81 | 3.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
SHLD yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHLD | Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.72% | 0.47% |
| PPA | Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.42% | 0.57% |
| MISL | First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.07% | 0.62% |
| FOWF | Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF | 0.78% | — |
| WDGF | WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 0.05% | — |
| 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% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
SHLD distribution history
6 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-29 | 2026-07-07 | $0.1870 | −21.1% |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-07 | $0.2370 | +99.2% |
| 2025-06-27 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-07-07 | $0.1190 | −13.8% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-07 | $0.1380 | +126.2% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-05 | $0.0610 | −14.1% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-08 | $0.0710 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
SHLD dividend overview
Global X Defense Tech ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.42 per share, a yield of 0.69% at the latest close of $61.89. In 2025 it paid $0.3560 per share, up 78.9% 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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SHLD dividends FAQ
Does SHLD pay a dividend?
Yes. SHLD pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2023. The most recent was $0.1870 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 29, 2026, payable July 7, 2026.
What is the SHLD dividend yield?
SHLD paid $0.42 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.69% at the latest close of $61.89.
When is the next SHLD dividend?
The next semiannual 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 SHLD pay dividends?
SHLD pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did SHLD pay in dividends in 2025?
SHLD paid $0.3560 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of SHLD pay?
100 shares of SHLD would have paid about $42 over the past 12 months, before tax.