Monthly Dividend ETFs: Complete Payment Calendar for 2026
TL;DR
Most dividend ETFs pay quarterly, not monthly. But by combining ETFs with staggered payment schedules, you can build a portfolio that generates income every single month. Below is the complete schedule for 74 FIRE-relevant ETFs, plus which ones actually pay monthly.
ETFs That Pay Monthly
These ETFs distribute income every month, no staggering required:
| ETF | Type | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| JEPI | Covered Call (S&P 500) | ~7.5% |
| JEPQ | Covered Call (Nasdaq) | ~9.5% |
| QYLD | Covered Call (Nasdaq) | ~11% |
| XYLD | Covered Call (S&P 500) | ~10% |
| RYLD | Covered Call (Russell 2000) | ~11% |
|---|---|---|
| DLN | WisdomTree LargeCap Dividend | ~2% |
| DON | WisdomTree MidCap Dividend | ~2.3% |
| O | Realty Income (REIT stock) | ~4.5% |
Most monthly payers are covered call ETFs or WisdomTree funds. For traditional dividend ETFs, quarterly is the standard.
Quarterly Payment Schedule
Most major dividend ETFs pay in one of two quarterly cycles:
Cycle 1: March, June, September, December SCHD, VYM, VIG, DGRO, HDV, NOBL, SDY, VOO, VTI, VT, VXUS, BND, AGG
Cycle 2: January, April, July, October Some international and sector ETFs follow this schedule.
(See the full interactive Dividend Payment Calendar for all 74 ETFs.)
Building a Monthly Income Portfolio
If you want income every month from quarterly payers, combine ETFs from different payment cycles. Or pair a quarterly payer like SCHD with a monthly payer like JEPI. SCHD covers months 3, 6, 9, 12 and JEPI fills the gaps.
See Your Payment Schedule
Our Dividend Payment Calendar shows exactly when each ETF in your portfolio pays and how much you'll receive each month.
This article is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.
Live data as of Mar 31, 2026. ETF prices, yields, and metrics refresh every weekday at 6 PM ET.
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