PSLV Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated August 2026
Short answer
PSLV's approximate 0% (no yield) yield (as of mid-2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks Physically backed (single-commodity silver bullion) and passes through the income its holdings generate, usually quarterly, net of the ~0.6% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; PSLV 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 Sprott Asset Management.
How does the PSLV dividend work?
PSLV holds what is in Physically backed (single-commodity silver bullion), collects the income those holdings generate, and distributes it to shareholders on the schedule the fund sets, most often quarterly, net of its ~0.6% fee. The yield you see is trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change: a falling price raises the quoted yield without a single extra dollar being paid out.
PSLV is the Sprott Physical Silver Trust, a closed-end fund that holds allocated, fully paid physical silver stored at a secure vault. It gives direct exposure to the silver price and charges roughly 0.6% a year. The key nuance versus the larger iShares SLV is structure: PSLV's bullion is allocated and redeemable for metal by large holders, and its units can trade at a premium or discount to net asset value.
What PSLV's dividend pays on a real position
- Approximate yield: 0% (no yield) (mid-2026).
- Versus the market: the S&P 500 yields around 1.2%.
- Schedule: set by the fund, most often quarterly. Sprott Asset Management publishes the exact ex-dividend and pay dates.
- Fee: the ~0.6% expense ratio comes out before you receive anything, so the yield above is already net of it.
How PSLV distributions are taxed
A large share of PSLV's distributions are usually qualified dividends, taxed at long-term capital-gains rates rather than as ordinary income, provided the holding-period tests are met by both the fund and you. Some portion can still be ordinary, and REIT or option-income components generally are. Sprott Asset Management's annual 1099 shows the actual split. Inside an IRA, Roth, or 401(k) none of it applies while the money stays in the account. Full detail is in how dividends are taxed. This is not tax advice.
If income is your goal, compare PSLV against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup and best ETFs for monthly income, or analyze how PSLV's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the PSLV dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate 0% (no yield) yield, PSLV is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; PSLV is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return Physically backed (single-commodity silver bullion) 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 Sprott Asset Management.
More on PSLV
- What is PSLV? (holdings, cost, performance, and the themes it covers)
- Is PSLV a buy? (what you are buying, the case for it, and what to weigh)
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FAQ
What is PSLV's dividend yield?
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Approximately 0% (no yield) as of mid-2026. Yield is trailing distributions divided by price, so it moves when either changes; verify the current figure on Sprott Asset Management's fund page.
How often does PSLV pay a dividend?
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Equity ETFs like PSLV most often distribute quarterly, though the schedule is set by the fund, not by a rule, and some funds pay monthly, semi-annually, or annually. Sprott Asset Management publishes PSLV's distribution calendar with the exact ex-dividend and pay dates; that is the authoritative source. The mechanic that matters either way: you have to own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive a given distribution.
Does PSLV pay monthly dividends?
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Probably not. PSLV is an equity fund, and equity ETFs generally distribute quarterly; monthly distributions are the norm for bond, Treasury, and option-income funds instead. Check Sprott Asset Management's distribution calendar for PSLV's actual schedule, and see our roundup of the best ETFs for monthly income if the cadence is what you are after.
Where does PSLV's dividend come from?
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PSLV tracks Physically backed (single-commodity silver bullion) and holds names such as SILVER, CASH. The fund collects the income those holdings generate and passes it through to you. The ~0.6% expense ratio is taken out along the way, so the yield you see is already net of the fee: you do not pay it separately.
When is PSLV's ex-dividend date?
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Sprott Asset Management sets and publishes it on PSLV's fund page, and it moves with each distribution, so we do not quote a fixed date here. What it means is the cutoff: buy on or after the ex-dividend date and the seller keeps that distribution. Buying just before the ex-date to capture a payment is not free money, because the fund's price typically drops by roughly the distribution amount when it goes ex.
Can I reinvest PSLV dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so PSLV distributions buy more shares, often fractional ones, without you doing anything. It compounds the position over time. It does not change the tax treatment: in a taxable account the distribution is taxable in the year it is paid, whether you reinvest it or take the cash.
Is PSLV a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. PSLV yields roughly 0% (no yield), which is the figure to check against your income needs. If income is the goal, dedicated dividend and income ETFs target more; PSLV is built for total return. See the best dividend ETFs roundup to compare.
Are PSLV dividends qualified?
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Usually a large share of them are. Dividends passed through from US companies are qualified, and so taxed at long-term capital-gains rates, when the fund and you both meet the holding-period tests. Some portion can still be ordinary income, and option-income and REIT distributions generally are. Sprott Asset Management's annual 1099 shows the actual split. In an IRA or Roth the distinction does not matter. This is not tax advice.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to mid-2026, and change; verify current figures with Sprott Asset Management or your broker.