# American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (SDSI) — Dividends

SDSI · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $2.42 |
| Forward yield | 4.79% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF pays monthly distributions to shareholders. The latest distribution of $0.1812 per share had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of October 6, 2026, and was paid on October 8, 2026. Over the trailing 12-month period, the fund distributed $2.4182 per share, resulting in a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 4.79% at a share price of $50.47. The fund currently holds a distribution growth streak of 1 year.

Distributions vary from month to month, with an additional payout typically occurring in December. In 2026, monthly amounts ranged from $0.1753 to $0.2202 per share. Looking at complete calendar years, total distributions reached $2.7301 per share in 2023 and increased 2.27% to $2.7922 per share in 2024. In 2025, annual distributions fell 9.25% to $2.5339 per share across 13 payments, including two separate payouts on December 16. Across the complete history starting in November 2022, regular monthly distributions have ranged between $0.0923 and $0.2849 per share.

If the fund follows its established monthly distribution pattern, the next ex-distribution date would fall in early November 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | $0.18 |
| May 6, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.02 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.23 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.22 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.23 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.21 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (SDSI) pay a distribution?

Yes. American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.18 per share.

### What is SDSI's distribution yield?

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF paid $2.42 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 4.79% at the last price of $50.48. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 6, 2026, payable on Oct 8, 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 SDSI been raising its distribution?

Yes — American Century Short Duration Strategic Income 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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