PBDC Distribution History & Yield
Putnam BDC Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 (in 28 days) | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.696 | $69.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 119 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.696 | $69.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 (in 210 days) | Apr 20, 2027 | $0.696 | $69.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 6, 2027 (in 301 days) | Jul 20, 2027 | $0.696 | $69.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PBDC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.784 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 15 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much PBDC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 432 | $11,983 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,156 | $59,914 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,311 | $119,828 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.01%. $10,000 in PBDC would currently pay about $1,001 a year ($83 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PBDC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | — | $0.696 | -2.4% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | — | $0.713 | -13.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.825 | +0.5% |
| Oct 6, 2025 | — | $0.821 | +4.3% |
| Jul 7, 2025 | — | $0.787 | -0.5% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | — | $0.791 | +0.1% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.79 | -7.8% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | — | $0.857 | +9.0% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | — | $0.786 | +2.7% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | — | $0.765 | -10.3% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | — | $0.853 | +8.7% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | — | $0.785 | +3.8% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | — | $0.756 | +3.7% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | — | $0.729 | -20.4% |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | $0.916 | — |
Payout risk check
PBDC's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).
Its share price moved -18.2% over the past year.
A 11.0% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Putnam BDC Income ETF
The fund invests mainly in exchange-traded business development companies (“BDCs”). BDCs are vehicles whose principal business is to invest in, lend capital to or provide services to privately-held U.S. companies or thinly traded U.S. public companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Franklin Templeton Investments. Category: Financial. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2022. 15 payments tracked.
PBDC distribution FAQ
When is PBDC's next ex-distribution date?
PBDC's next ex-distribution date is Oct 6, 2026 (in 28 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.696 per share, expected on Oct 20, 2026.
How often does PBDC pay distributions?
PBDC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.696 per share with an ex-date of Jul 7, 2026.
What is PBDC's distribution yield?
PBDC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.99%, based on $3.055 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.80. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.784 per share, is 10.01%.
How much does PBDC pay per share?
PBDC pays about $0.696 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.784 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $278.40 a year.
Has PBDC grown or cut its distribution?
PBDC has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed -5.3%.
How many shares of PBDC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.01%, you would need about 432 shares of PBDC (roughly $11,983 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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