Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth (WEPN) Dividend History
WEPN latest distribution
Paid. Next weekly distribution expected around October 27 (not yet announced).
- 14.26%trailing 12-month yield (annualized)
- $5.62paid in the last 12 months
- Weekly52 payments a year
- 2026paying since
WEPN dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $562
- Each payment
- $11
- Value of the shares
- $3,941
- Yield
- 14.26%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $5.62 per share, before tax.
WEPN distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 32 payments).
WEPN distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $3.46 | — | — | 32 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
WEPN yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEPN | Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth | 14.26% | — |
| 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.
WEPN distribution history
32 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-21 | $0.0920 | −6.1% |
| 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-15 | $0.0980 | +2.1% |
| 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-07 | $0.0960 | −3.0% |
| 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 | $0.0990 | −1.0% |
| 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-23 | $0.1000 | +3.1% |
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-16 | $0.0970 | −4.0% |
| 2026-09-09 | 2026-09-09 | 2026-09-10 | $0.1010 | −5.6% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-02 | $0.1070 | +4.9% |
| 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-26 | $0.1020 | −5.6% |
| 2026-08-18 | 2026-08-18 | 2026-08-19 | $0.1080 | +6.9% |
| 2026-08-11 | 2026-08-11 | 2026-08-12 | $0.1010 | +8.6% |
| 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-05 | $0.0930 | −1.1% |
Show all 32 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 2026-07-28 | 2026-07-29 | $0.0940 | 0.0% |
| 2026-07-21 | 2026-07-21 | 2026-07-22 | $0.0940 | −4.1% |
| 2026-07-14 | 2026-07-14 | 2026-07-15 | $0.0980 | −2.0% |
| 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-08 | $0.1000 | +6.4% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-01 | $0.0940 | −7.8% |
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-24 | $0.1020 | −1.0% |
| 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-17 | $0.1030 | −4.6% |
| 2026-06-09 | 2026-06-09 | 2026-06-10 | $0.1080 | −0.9% |
| 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-03 | $0.1090 | +5.2% |
| 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-28 | $0.1036 | −0.4% |
| 2026-05-19 | 2026-05-19 | 2026-05-20 | $0.1040 | +2.0% |
| 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-13 | $0.1020 | −1.9% |
| 2026-05-05 | 2026-05-05 | 2026-05-06 | $0.1040 | +1.0% |
| 2026-04-28 | 2026-04-28 | 2026-04-29 | $0.1030 | −2.8% |
| 2026-04-21 | 2026-04-21 | 2026-04-22 | $0.1060 | +3.9% |
| 2026-04-14 | 2026-04-14 | 2026-04-15 | $0.1020 | +1.0% |
| 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-08 | $0.1010 | 0.0% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-01 | $0.1010 | −53.5% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-25 | $0.2170 | −0.9% |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-18 | $0.2190 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
WEPN dividend overview
Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth pays weekly 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 14.26% at the latest close of $39.41.
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.
Related: WEPN chart, WEPN overview.
WEPN dividends FAQ
Does WEPN pay a dividend?
Yes. WEPN pays weekly distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.0920 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 20, 2026, payable October 21, 2026.
What is the WEPN dividend yield?
WEPN paid $5.62 per share over the past 12 months (annualized, the fund is less than a year old), a trailing yield of 14.26% at the latest close of $39.41.
When is the next WEPN dividend?
The next weekly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around October 27, 2026.
How often does WEPN pay dividends?
WEPN pays distributions weekly, 52 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of WEPN pay?
100 shares of WEPN would have paid about $562 over the past 12 months, before tax.