ACES Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
ACES's approximate ~1% yield (as of mid-2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.55% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; ACES is built for total return, not yield. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with SS&C ALPS Advisors.
How does the ACES dividend work?
ACES holds the companies in CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.55% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
ACES tracks the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index, a basket of US and Canadian companies in solar, wind, electric vehicles, energy storage, and related clean energy segments. It charges 0.55%, more than a broad index fund. The key nuance versus ICLN is that ACES is North America only and more concentrated, while ICLN is global and cheaper.
How does ACES's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: ~1% (mid-2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.55% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
- For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.
If income is your goal, compare ACES against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how ACES's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the ACES dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate ~1% yield, ACES is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; ACES is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index exposure. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with SS&C ALPS Advisors.
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FAQ
What is ACES's dividend yield?
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Approximately ~1% as of mid-2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on SS&C ALPS Advisors's fund page.
How often does ACES pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like ACES distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with SS&C ALPS Advisors.
Where does ACES's dividend come from?
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ACES tracks CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index and holds names such as RIVN, TSLA, HASI, BEP, NXT. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.55% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest ACES dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so ACES distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is ACES a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. ACES yields roughly ~1%, which is modest. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.
Are ACES dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like ACES are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and SS&C ALPS Advisors's tax documents.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to mid-2026, and change; verify current figures with SS&C ALPS Advisors or your broker.