SILJ Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
SILJ's approximate ~0.4% yield (as of mid-2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.69% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; SILJ 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 Amplify ETFs.
How does the SILJ dividend work?
SILJ holds the companies in Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.69% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
SILJ tracks the Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners Index, holding a basket of small and mid-cap silver miners and explorers for about 0.69% a year. Unlike the larger-cap SIL, it tilts toward junior producers and explorers, which tend to move more sharply than silver itself in both directions.
How does SILJ's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: ~0.4% (mid-2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.69% 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 SILJ against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how SILJ's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the SILJ dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate ~0.4% yield, SILJ is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; SILJ is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners 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 Amplify ETFs.
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FAQ
What is SILJ's dividend yield?
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Approximately ~0.4% as of mid-2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on Amplify ETFs's fund page.
How often does SILJ pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like SILJ distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with Amplify ETFs.
Where does SILJ's dividend come from?
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SILJ tracks Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners Index and holds names such as HL, AG, BOL, SSRM, KGH. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.69% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest SILJ dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so SILJ distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is SILJ a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. SILJ yields roughly ~0.4%, which is on the higher side for an equity ETF. 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 SILJ dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like SILJ 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 Amplify ETFs'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 Amplify ETFs or your broker.