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BMO US Preferred Share Index ETF (USD Units) (ZUP-U.TO) raised its dividend to CA$0.1577

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Dividend history

BMO US Preferred Share Index ETF (USD Units)

ZUP-U.TO

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$0.000$0.079$0.1582024-03-27: $0.07732024-04-26: $0.07972024-05-30: $0.07972024-06-27: $0.07962024-07-30: $0.07872024-08-29: $0.08102024-09-27: $0.07412024-10-30: $0.07192024-11-27: $0.07132024-12-30: $0.06952025-01-30: $0.06942025-02-27: $0.06932025-03-28: $0.07002025-04-29: $0.07222025-05-29: $0.07242026-09-29: $0.1577Mar 24Nov 24Sep 26

Recent payments

$0.1577CAD

Ex: Sep 29, 2026

Pay: Oct 2

Monthly

$0.0724CAD

Ex: May 29, 2025

Pay: Jun 3

Monthly

$0.0722CAD

Ex: Apr 29, 2025

Pay: May 2

Monthly

$0.0700CAD

Ex: Mar 28, 2025

Pay: Apr 2

Monthly

$0.0693CAD

Ex: Feb 27, 2025

Pay: Mar 4

Monthly

$0.0694CAD

Ex: Jan 30, 2025

Pay: Feb 4

Monthly

$0.0695CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2024

Pay: Jan 3

Monthly

$0.0713CAD

Ex: Nov 27, 2024

Pay: Dec 3

Monthly

$0.0719CAD

Ex: Oct 30, 2024

Pay: Nov 4

Monthly

$0.0741CAD

Ex: Sep 27, 2024

Pay: Oct 2

Monthly

BMO US Preferred Share Index ETF (USD Units) has increased its dividend to CA$0.1577 from CA$0.0724, effective today, October 2, 2026.

This monthly dividend hike is a significant jump and reflects the ETF's commitment to delivering returns to its investors. It may be particularly appealing to Canadian retail investors holding this ETF in their TFSA or RRSP accounts.

Dividend Raised from CA$0.0724 to CA$0.1577

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BMO US Preferred Share Index ETF (USD Units)

ZUP-U.TO

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ZUP-U.TO

BMO US Preferred Share Index ETF (USD Units)

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↓ $1.51 (-8.14%)
120 day period
$17.04$18.00$18.97Nov 13Apr 13Sep 30

Div. yield

612.00%

52W high

$18.14

52W low

$16.87

Beta

0.62

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The latest dividend payment highlights the ETF's strong performance and effective management strategy.

Dividend Details

The new monthly payment of CA$0.1577 marks an increase from the previous CA$0.0724. This change was announced on September 22, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2026, and payment also scheduled for October 2, 2026. This is the 24th payment since the ETF started, with nine dividend increases noted in its history.

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Context of the Raise

The dividend increase signals the ETF's solid market performance and its ability to generate income from its underlying assets. With a trailing yield of 612.00%, the ETF continues to attract investors looking for income-generating options. Its history of consistent dividend increases may boost confidence for both current and potential investors.

Dividend calendar

TickerZUP-U.TO
AmountCA$0.1577
Ex-dividend2026-09-29
Record2026-09-29
Payment2026-10-02
Declared2026-09-22
Trailing yield612.00%
Stock pageZUP-U.TO dividend history

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Published: October 2, 2026
Last Updated: October 2, 2026

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