# HCM Defender 500 Index ETF (LGH) — Dividends

LGH · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.24 |
| Forward yield | 0.36% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

HCM Defender 500 Index ETF pays an annual distribution in December. Its most recent payment was $0.24 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of December 16, 2025 and a pay date of December 22, 2025. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.24 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 0.35% at a share price of $67.68.

The amount has changed from year to year. The table starts with $0.05 in December 2019 and $0.08 in December 2020. In 2021 there were two December ex-dates, on December 15 and December 29, with amounts of $0.06 and $0.00, for a total of $0.06. From 2022 the yearly payment has been higher, at $0.20 in 2022, $0.26 in 2023, $0.21 in 2024 and $0.24 in 2025. The 2025 payment was 20% above the 2022 one but below the 2023 amount.

The source shows a growth streak of one year based on calendar-year totals. Ex-dates have usually fallen in mid-December, between December 13 and December 16, with payment about a week later. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in mid-December 2026 and be paid shortly before the end of the year.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.21 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | $0.26 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $0.20 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $0.00 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 | $0.06 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | $0.08 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 | $0.05 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does HCM Defender 500 Index ETF (LGH) pay a distribution?

Yes. HCM Defender 500 Index ETF pays a annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.24 per share.

### What is LGH's distribution yield?

HCM Defender 500 Index ETF paid $0.24 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.36% at the last price of $66.72. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

HCM Defender 500 Index ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2025, payable on Dec 22, 2025.

### 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 LGH been raising its distribution?

Yes — HCM Defender 500 Index 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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