About Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The primary goal of this actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) is to deliver a significant level of ongoing income. To achieve this, it strategically allocates capital to fixed-income securities considered below investment grade.
Is YLD a good dividend investment in 2026?
YLD offers a 7.66% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 12.3% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
YLD DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your YLD portfolio grows to $41.8K vs $25.5K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
YLD dividend growth history & forecast
YLD has grown its dividend by 1.3% over the last year and 12.3% 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 7.66%.
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.
🌍 YLD Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold YLD.
Gross yield
7.66%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
6.51%
Real yield (−CPI)
3.71%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
7.66%
4.86%
$766 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
6.51%
3.71%
$651 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
6.13%
3.33%
$613 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
7.66%
4.86%
$766 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
6.99%
4.19%
$699 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
7.66%
4.86%
$766 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
5.75%
2.95%
$575 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
6.51%
3.71%
$651 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
5.36%
2.56%
$536 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
5.64%
2.84%
$564 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
5.36%
2.56%
$536 / 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.
🎯 YLD Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
10yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your YLD investment of $18.29/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$24.2K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$21.7K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in YLD for:
Shares needed
20,156
Capital required
$368,653
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.40/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 YLD Dividend Payment Schedule
YLD pays every month — 12 payments per year.
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10 shares
$0.99 / payment
$11.91 / year after tax
100 shares
$9.92 / payment
$119.08 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$99.23 / payment
$1190.77 / year after tax
📊 YLD vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How YLD compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+4.76% vs sectorBetter
YLD
7.66%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▲+5.20% vs sectorBetter
YLD
12.30%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
YLD
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for YLD sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ YLD Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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 YLD 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 →
1-year price trend
📊YLD Live Context
Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) is currently trading at $18.29, trading near its 52-week low. The current dividend yield is 7.66% based on an annual payout of $1.40 per share.
52W High:$19.3552W Low:$18.22Market Cap:$0.6B0
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YLD (Principal Active High Yield ETF) — 7.66% Dividend Yield Analysis
Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) is a financial services stock currently trading at $18.29 with a dividend yield of 7.66%. The company pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share. The payout ratio of 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings. Over the past 5 years, YLD has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 12.3%.
⚠️ Key Risks
Above-average yield (7.66%) may signal elevated risk — verify sustainability.
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📚 For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC EDGAR. Results are estimates — actual returns will vary. Full disclaimer →
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