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TL;DR
- SGOV pays every month. The latest was $0.32858 a share, paid November 5, 2026. At the current pace, that’s a yield of about 3.9%.
- It holds US Treasury bills maturing within three months, so its price stays near $100 and it’s about as safe as an ETF gets.
- Its payout rises and falls with short-term interest rates. Treasury interest is free of state income tax in most states.
- LemonTrades warns you before every Fed decision, the news that sets what SGOV pays.
SGOV is where many investors park cash. With about $117 billion, it’s one of the biggest Treasury funds.
SGOV’s recent payouts
| Paid | Per share |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | $0.32858 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $0.30055 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $0.3071 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $0.30681 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $0.29577 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $0.29949 |
| May 6, 2026 | $0.29792 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.29269 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.2724 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.30924 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | $0.32305 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.31291 |
Payouts vary with the number of days in the month and with Treasury bill rates. The 3-month bill paid about 4.03% on November 4.
How it makes its payouts
SGOV buys Treasury bills, which the government sells at a discount and repays in full at maturity. The difference is the interest, passed to you each month. Because the bills mature so quickly, rising rates barely dent the price.
What to watch
- Rates can fall: if the Fed cuts, SGOV’s payout drops within weeks.
- Taxes: payouts are federal ordinary income, but Treasury interest is generally exempt from state and local tax.
- The price dips a little on each ex-dividend date, then climbs back as interest builds.
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Sources
Education, not financial advice. Past payouts don’t predict future ones. See our disclaimer.
