# ProShares Short Financials (SEF) — Dividends

SEF · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.91 |
| Forward yield | 2.97% |
| Growth streak | 2 years |

ProShares Short Financials distributes income on a quarterly schedule. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $0.908 per share in total distributions, providing a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 2.91% at a share price of $31.205. Its most recent quarterly distribution was $0.219818 per share, which had an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 23, 2026, and was paid out on September 29, 2026.

Distribution amounts vary from quarter to quarter. In its earlier record, the fund made single annual distributions in 2019 ($0.051089), 2020 ($0.019593), and 2022 ($0.050925), with no payments listed for 2021. Regular quarterly payouts began in 2023. Annual totals for full calendar years were $0.503771 in 2023, $0.911478 in 2024, and $1.328963 in 2025, representing a growth streak of two years. Since quarterly distributions began, individual payment amounts have ranged from $0.063335 in March 2023 to $0.538423 in December 2024. Through September 2026, the three distributions declared total $0.57977 per share.

If the fund maintains its regular quarterly distribution schedule, the next ex-distribution date is expected to occur in December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.25 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.11 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.33 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.33 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.35 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | $0.32 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.54 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.11 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.19 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | $0.14 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $0.11 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $0.06 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.05 |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 | $0.02 |
| Dec 24, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 | $0.05 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does ProShares Short Financials (SEF) pay a distribution?

Yes. ProShares Short Financials pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.22 per share.

### What is SEF's distribution yield?

ProShares Short Financials paid $0.91 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.97% at the last price of $30.57. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

ProShares Short Financials's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 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)

### Has SEF been raising its distribution?

Yes — ProShares Short Financials has increased its distribution for 2 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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