YLD is Principal Funds's Principal Active High Yield ETF (High Yield Bond). Trading at $18.89. Current dividend yield: 7.38%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.40 |
| Current yield | 7.38% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 01, 2026(in 26 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1131 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -4.44% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 6.22% |
| Expense ratio | 0.39% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $524M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.1131 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.1156 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.1153 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.1098 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.1137 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.1161 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1116 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.1159 |
About YLD
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in below-investment-grade (commonly known as "junk" or "high yield") fixed-income securities, such as bonds and bank loans. The fund invests in U.S. treasury securities, investment grade bank loans (also known as senior floating rate interests), and preferred securities.
Frequently asked
What is YLD's dividend yield?
YLD (Principal Active High Yield ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 7.38%, which works out to about $1.40 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is YLD's next ex-dividend date?
YLD's next ex-dividend date is Oct 01, 2026 (in 26 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did YLD last pay a dividend?
YLD's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 03, 2026.
How often does YLD pay dividends?
YLD pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is YLD growing its dividend?
YLD has been growing its dividend at a 6.22% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.