# VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF (SHYD) — Dividends

SHYD · BATS · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.82 |
| Forward yield | 3.68% |
| Growth streak | 3 years |

VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF pays distributions on a monthly frequency. The fund's most recent distribution was $0.0639 per share, paid on October 6, 2026, following an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of October 1, 2026. Across the trailing twelve months, the fund distributed a total of $0.8229 per share. Based on a share price of $21.99, this total represents a 3.74% [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield).

Because distribution amounts fluctuate from month to month, individual payments across the recorded history ranged between a low of $0.0447 and a high of $0.0863 per share. In recent years, monthly payouts ranged from $0.0521 to $0.0747 in 2025, and from $0.0496 to $0.0863 in 2026. For complete calendar years, annual distribution totals were $0.7562 in 2020, $0.6530 in 2021, $0.5948 in 2022, $0.6606 in 2023, $0.7093 in 2024, and $0.8015 in 2025. Annual totals fell from 2020 through 2022 before rising for three consecutive calendar years, reflecting a growth streak of three years.

If the fund maintains its regular distribution rhythm, its next ex-distribution date is expected to occur in early November 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.09 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.05 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.08 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.07 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.07 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.05 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF (SHYD) pay a distribution?

Yes. VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.06 per share.

### What is SHYD's distribution yield?

VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF paid $0.82 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.68% at the last price of $22.34. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026, payable on Oct 6, 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 SHYD been raising its distribution?

Yes — VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF has increased its distribution for 3 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.

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