YLD Dividend History & Analysis | 7.3% Yield
YLD has a dividend yield of 7.3% and paid 1.39 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
7.34%
Dividends per Share 12m
1.39
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y
9.37%
Overall Dividend Rating
90.65%
Yield on Cost 5y
9.92%
Payout Ratio
-
Payouts in the last 12m
12
Payout Consistency 5y
88.25%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDX | 360 M | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| HYGV | 1,234 M | 7.77% | 9.76% |
| SPHY | 9,231 M | 7.63% | 9.76% |
| SJNK | 4,891 M | 7.43% | 9.77% |
| YLD | 393 M | 7.34% | 9.92% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Growth Rate (CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCYB | 1,455 M | 45.6% | 100% |
| CDX | 360 M | 19.6% | 100% |
| YLD | 393 M | 9.37% | 96.4% |
| HYBL | 495 M | 17.1% | 100% |
| SHYG | 7,341 M | 5.07% | 97.1% |
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YLD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | 0.1029 | -5.6% | 0.54% | |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | 0.109 | -6.2% | 0.57% | |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | 0.1162 | -0.9% | 0.6% | |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | Monthly | 0.1173 | 1.3% | 0.62% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | Monthly | 0.1158 | 5% | 0.62% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | Monthly | 0.1103 | -5.4% | 0.58% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | Monthly | 0.1166 | -2.7% | 0.6% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | Monthly | 0.1198 | -4.6% | 0.62% |
| 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.1256 | 3.9% | 0.65% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | Monthly | 0.1209 | 1.3% | 0.62% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | Monthly | 0.1194 | 3.4% | 0.61% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | Monthly | 0.1154 | 4.1% | 0.59% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | Monthly | 0.1109 | 2.3% | 0.58% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | Monthly | 0.1084 | -5.3% | 0.56% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | Monthly | 0.1144 | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | Monthly | 0.1105 | -0.2% | 0.58% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-06 | Monthly | 0.1107 | 0.1% | 0.59% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-04 | Monthly | 0.1106 | 0.5% | 0.58% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-06 | Monthly | 0.1101 | 1.4% | 0.58% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-06 | Monthly | 0.1086 | -5.9% | 0.57% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-02 | Monthly | 0.1154 | 13.4% | 0.61% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-06 | Monthly | 0.1018 | -4.6% | 0.55% |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-06 | Monthly | 0.1067 | 4.4% | 0.6% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-05 | Monthly | 0.1022 | -0.9% | 0.57% |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-07 | Monthly | 0.1031 | 0.2% | 0.56% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-04 | Monthly | 0.1029 | -0.9% | 0.56% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-07 | Monthly | 0.1039 | 7.8% | 0.57% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-06 | Monthly | 0.0963 | 7.5% | 0.53% |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-04 | Monthly | 0.0896 | -2.3% | 0.49% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-06 | Monthly | 0.0917 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-06 | Monthly | 0.0896 | -22% | 0.5% |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-06 | Monthly | 0.1148 | -13.9% | 0.63% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-03 | Monthly | 0.1334 | 35.7% | 0.74% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-06 | Monthly | 0.0983 | -1.9% | 0.54% |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-04 | Monthly | 0.1003 | 10.1% | 0.56% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-06 | Monthly | 0.0911 | 1.7% | 0.53% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-07 | Monthly | 0.0896 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-04 | Monthly | 0.0866 | -13.5% | 0.46% |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-07 | Monthly | 0.1001 | 1.3% | 0.56% |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-06 | Monthly | 0.0988 | 3.7% | 0.52% |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-05 | Monthly | 0.0953 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-06 | Monthly | 0.0932 | 8% | 0.47% |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-02 | 2022-03-04 | Monthly | 0.0863 | -2.8% | 0.43% |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-04 | Monthly | 0.0888 | -1.5% | 0.44% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-03 | Monthly | 0.0902 | 1% | 0.43% |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-06 | Monthly | 0.0893 | -0.3% | 0.43% |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-04 | Monthly | 0.0896 | -2.1% | 0.43% |
| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-06 | Monthly | 0.0915 | 38.9% | 0.44% |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-07 | Monthly | 0.0659 | 3.2% | 0.31% |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-03 | 2021-08-05 | Monthly | 0.0639 | 0% | 0.15% |
YLD Dividend FAQ
The Principal Active High Yield ETF (NYSE ARCA:YLD) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that focuses on investing in high-yield, below-investment-grade fixed income securities, commonly referred to as junk bonds. The funds primary objective is to achieve returns by allocating at least 80% of its net assets to these high-yield securities, as well as other fixed income instruments such as U.S. treasury securities, investment-grade bank loans, and preferred securities.
What is the Dividend Yield of YLD?
As of September 2025, YLD`s dividend yield is 7.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.39 USD by the current share price of 19.37.Does YLD pay a dividend?
As of September 2025, YLD paid a dividend of 1.39 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-02 and the payout was 0.1029 USD.How often does YLD pay dividends?
YLD pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, YLD has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-02.Will YLD pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1029 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Active High (YLD) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for YLD?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Active High (YLD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of YLD?
YLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.37% per year.
Strong growth: YLD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of YLD?
YLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.92%. If you bought YLD's shares at 13.88 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.39 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.92% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of YLD?
YLD Payout Consistency is 96.4%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Principal Active High has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does YLD have a good Dividend Yield?
YLD`s 7.34% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of YLD?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of YLD is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of YLD?
YLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 90.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.
Last update: 2025-09-09 04:13