Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF (XDEF) Dividend History
XDEF latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.39%trailing 12-month yield (annualized)
- $0.70paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2026paying since
XDEF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $70
- Each payment
- $17
- Value of the shares
- $2,056
- Yield
- 3.39%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.70 per share, before tax.
XDEF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 2 payments).
XDEF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3480 | — | — | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
XDEF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDEF | Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 3.39% | — |
| 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.
XDEF distribution history
2 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-25 | $0.0270 | −91.6% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-26 | $0.3210 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
XDEF dividend overview
Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.70 per share, a yield of 3.39% at the latest close of $20.56.
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: XDEF chart, XDEF holdings, XDEF overview.
XDEF dividends FAQ
Does XDEF pay a dividend?
Yes. XDEF pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.0270 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 25, 2026.
What is the XDEF dividend yield?
XDEF paid $0.70 per share over the past 12 months (annualized, the fund is less than a year old), a trailing yield of 3.39% at the latest close of $20.56.
When is the next XDEF 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 XDEF pay dividends?
XDEF pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of XDEF pay?
100 shares of XDEF would have paid about $70 over the past 12 months, before tax.