About Harbor Active Small Cap ETF (SMLL) (SMLL) — Dividend Analysis 2026
SMLL focuses on long-term total return through investments in US small capitalization companies that fall within the Russell 2000 Index. Employing a proprietary bottom-up analysis, SMLL selects approximately 30 to 80 companies based on competitive advantages, strong business models, and consistent cash flow. The selection process involves metrics like Price to Free Cash Flow, Return on Invested Capital, and insider share purchases. The Fund also analyzes a companys competitive position and assesses management's ability to allocate capital effectively. Regular valuation analysis is conducted to determine a stock's intrinsic value and assess whether it is trading at a discount. SMLL may divest from certain holdings if there are shifts in fundamentals, market overvaluation, or when better investment opportunities arise.
Is SMLL a good dividend investment in 2026?
SMLL offers a 2.54% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
SMLL DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your SMLL portfolio grows to $12.9K vs $12.5K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
SMLL dividend growth history & forecast
SMLL has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.54%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 SMLL Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold SMLL.
Gross yield
2.54%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.16%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.64%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.54%
-0.26%
$254 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.16%
-0.64%
$216 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
2.03%
-0.77%
$203 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.54%
-0.26%
$254 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.32%
-0.48%
$232 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.54%
-0.26%
$254 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.91%
-0.89%
$191 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.16%
-0.64%
$216 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.78%
-1.02%
$178 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.87%
-0.93%
$187 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.78%
-1.02%
$178 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 SMLL Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
47yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your SMLL investment of $18.58/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.4K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-90.16
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in SMLL for:
Shares needed
59,825
Capital required
$1,111,285
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.47/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 SMLL Dividend Payment Schedule
SMLL pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$1.00 / payment
$4.01 / year after tax
100 shares
$10.03 / payment
$40.12 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$100.29 / payment
$401.17 / year after tax
📊 SMLL vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How SMLL compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.36% vs sectorBelow avg
SMLL
2.54%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
SMLL
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
SMLL
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for SMLL sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ SMLL Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the SMLL dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →