# Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) — Dividends

HEQT · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.40 |
| Forward yield | 1.16% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF pays distributions on a quarterly schedule. The fund's latest distribution of $0.10 per share had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 25, 2026, and was paid on September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, total distributions reached $0.40 per share. At a share price of $34.68, this represents a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.15%. The fund maintains a distribution growth streak of 1 year.

Distributions vary across payment periods. The fund recorded a single distribution of $0.0691 per share in 2021. Complete calendar-year totals show $0.8882 per share in 2022, which included an unusually large year-end payment of $0.80795. Annual distributions reached $1.0367 in 2023, driven by three year-end payments on December 26. Annual totals then declined to $0.38 in 2024 and remained flat at $0.38 in 2025. Regular quarterly payouts have ranged between $0.08 and $0.10 per share since 2023.

In 2026, the fund has declared three quarterly distributions of $0.10 per share through September. If the quarterly pattern holds, the next distribution ex-date would fall in late December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.08 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.08 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.03 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.31 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.46 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.08 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | $0.08 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.08 |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.81 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.08 |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.07 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) pay a distribution?

Yes. Simplify Hedged Equity ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.10 per share.

### What is HEQT's distribution yield?

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF paid $0.40 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.16% at the last price of $34.61. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 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)

### Has HEQT been raising its distribution?

Yes — Simplify Hedged Equity ETF has increased its distribution for 1 consecutive calendar years.

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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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