Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF (WLDR) Dividend History
WLDR latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 7.22%trailing 12-month yield
- $3.26paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2018paying since
- +50.7%5-year growth a year
WLDR dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $326
- Each payment
- $82
- Value of the shares
- $4,522
- Yield
- 7.22%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.26 per share, before tax.
WLDR distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
WLDR distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 36 payments).
WLDR distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3600 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $3.21 | −22.6% | 9.01% | 4 |
| 2024 | $4.14 | +563.6% | 14.00% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.6240 | +26.3% | 2.28% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.4940 | −75.7% | 2.09% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.03 | +393.2% | 7.56% | 5 |
| 2020 | $0.4120 | −30.2% | 1.80% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
WLDR yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $36.27 | 9.00% | $3.26 | 9.0% |
| 3 years ago | $24.29 | 13.44% | $7.96 | 32.8% |
| 5 years ago | $27.88 | 11.70% | $10.50 | 37.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
WLDR yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLDR | Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 1.18% | 0.64% |
| 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.
WLDR distribution history
36 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-25 | $0.0900 | −53.4% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $0.1930 | +150.6% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-25 | $0.0770 | −97.3% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-15 | $2.9030 | +2,381.2% |
| 2025-09-17 | 2025-09-17 | 2025-09-24 | $0.1170 | −19.9% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-18 | $0.1460 | +256.1% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-19 | $0.0410 | −98.9% |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-17 | $3.7800 | +2,973.2% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-19 | 2024-09-19 | 2024-09-24 | $0.1230 | −37.2% |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-18 | $0.1960 | +366.7% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-20 | $0.0420 | −83.3% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-20 | $0.2520 | +168.1% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-20 | $0.0940 | −60.2% |
| 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-21 | $0.2360 | +461.9% |
| 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-21 | $0.0420 | −70.8% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-21 | $0.1440 | +56.5% |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-21 | $0.0920 | −52.6% |
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-21 | $0.1940 | +203.1% |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-22 | $0.0640 | +128.6% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-04 | $0.0280 | −98.3% |
| 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-21 | $1.6470 | +1,580.6% |
| 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-09-21 | $0.0980 | −44.3% |
| 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-16 | 2021-06-21 | $0.1760 | +112.0% |
| 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-22 | $0.0830 | −52.3% |
| 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-21 | $0.1740 | +91.2% |
| 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-21 | $0.0910 | +13.7% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-20 | $0.0800 | +19.4% |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-16 | 2020-03-19 | $0.0670 | −77.1% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.2930 | +168.8% |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-20 | $0.1090 | +11.2% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $0.0980 | +8.9% |
| 2019-03-15 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-03-21 | $0.0900 | −59.5% |
| 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-21 | $0.2220 | +119.8% |
| 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-18 | 2018-09-21 | $0.1010 | −43.9% |
| 2018-06-15 | 2018-06-18 | 2018-06-21 | $0.1800 | +176.9% |
| 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-21 | $0.0650 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
WLDR dividend overview
Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.26 per share, a yield of 7.22% at the latest close of $45.22. In 2025 it paid $3.21 per share, down 22.6% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +50.7% 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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WLDR dividends FAQ
Does WLDR pay a dividend?
Yes. WLDR pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2018. The most recent was $0.0900 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 25, 2026.
What is the WLDR dividend yield?
WLDR paid $3.26 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 7.22% at the latest close of $45.22.
When is the next WLDR 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 WLDR pay dividends?
WLDR pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did WLDR pay in dividends in 2025?
WLDR paid $3.21 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of WLDR pay?
100 shares of WLDR would have paid about $326 over the past 12 months, before tax.