# ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) — Dividends

EQL · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/eql/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.68 |
| Forward yield | 1.31% |
| Growth streak | — |

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.19 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 24, 2026 and a pay date of September 29, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.68 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.32% at a share price of $51.16.

The amount changes from one distribution to the next. Ex-dates fall in the second half of March, June, September and December, with payment three to seven days later. From 2022 through 2024, distributions ranged from $0.38 to $0.72, and the December one was the largest of each year. Calendar-year totals were $2.05 in 2022, $2.15 in 2023 and $2.23 in 2024.

The level has been much lower since mid-2025. After $0.51 in March 2025, the six distributions from June 2025 to September 2026 ranged from $0.07 to $0.24, and the 2025 total came to $1.14. The smallest in the table was $0.07 in June 2026, and the three listed so far in 2026 add up to $0.44. The source shows no growth streak. If the quarterly pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in late December 2026 and be paid a few days later.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.19 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.51 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.67 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.59 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $0.49 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.62 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | $0.56 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | $0.45 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $0.52 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.72 |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | $0.54 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.38 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.41 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.60 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) pay a distribution?

Yes. ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.19 per share.

### What is EQL's distribution yield?

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF paid $0.68 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.31% at the last price of $51.84. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is EQL's most recent ex-distribution date?

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026, payable on Sep 29, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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