
VanEck BDC Income ETF
BIZDDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | $0.24 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 |
| April 7, 2026 | $0.48 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 |
| December 31, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-29 |
| October 6, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 |
| July 7, 2025 | $0.44 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: VanEck BDC Income ETF has rewarded shareholders with 54 dividend payments over the past 13 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BIZD shares during this period received a total of $20.60 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.24/share was paid 11 days ago, on July 7, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BIZD currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 11.98%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2013, the dividend payout has grown by 15.5%, from $0.21 to $0.24.
Company News
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