JAAA Dividend Yield 2026: Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA) pays a $2.70 annual dividend ($0.21 monthly), yielding 5.32% at $50.70/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-31. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 5.32%

Annual Dividend: $2.70 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-31

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 7

About Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF Dividend

The Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF dividend is built on a portfolio of AAA-rated Collateralized Loan Obligations, with at least 90% of net assets held in CLOs carrying the highest credit rating at purchase. JAAA currently yields 5.32%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $2.6957 per share paid monthly. The next ex-dividend date is August 31, 2026. A beta of 0.02 makes this fund one of the lowest-volatility income options available, which suits dividend investors who prioritize price stability alongside yield.

Dividend Safety

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF pays out dividends as a fund, making the traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). The fund's income is generated directly from its CLO holdings, all of which must carry an AAA credit rating at purchase, or be judged by the Adviser to be of equivalent quality, which supports the current payout level. Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF dividend safety is most directly tied to the credit quality of its underlying CLOs: any deterioration in the AAA-rated CLO market would pressure the distributions the fund passes through to shareholders.

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 74.4% per year from 2021 to 2024. Per-share payments grew from $0.6078 in 2021 to $3.2262 in 2024 (2025 and 2026 are partial years and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 5.1% in 2024, a sharp deceleration from the 124.9% jump recorded in 2023. That 2024 slowdown signals the fund's distribution growth is now closely tied to the interest rate environment rather than a structural upward trend.

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+25.2%	$1.37 (2022)	$2.68 (2025)

Is Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

JAAA fits dividend investors who want high monthly income with minimal price volatility, anchored by a portfolio of AAA-rated CLOs. The current yield of 5.32% is classified as high (above 4%), and it sits above the fund's own 5-year average yield of 4.32%, meaning income at the current level is elevated relative to its own history. The trade-off is straightforward: growth is slow at the margin (5.1% in 2024 after years of rate-driven surges), and future distribution levels are tied to the interest rate environment rather than any corporate earnings engine. What an investor gets is a high-yielding, low-beta income stream. What they accept is limited distribution growth from here.

Recent Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-31	$0.2077
2026-07-31	$0.1994
2026-06-30	$0.2004
2026-05-29	$0.1979
2026-04-30	$0.2009
2026-03-31	$0.2024
2026-02-27	$0.1934
2026-01-30	$0.1819
2025-12-22	$0.2456
2025-12-01	$0.1949

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.5838
2025	$2.6785
2024	$3.2262
2023	$3.0709
2022	$1.3652

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does JAAA pay dividends?

Yes, Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA) pays a $0.21 monthly dividend per share, yielding 5.32%.

How often does Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF pay dividends?

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF pays dividends monthly. The last dividend amount was $0.2077 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for August 31, 2026.

What is Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF's current dividend yield?

The current JAAA dividend yield is 5.32%, above the fund's 5-year average yield of 4.32%. That gap means income investors are currently receiving a higher-than-average payout relative to the fund's own history.

Has Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the complete annual history from 2021 through 2024. Annual payments rose each year in that window. Years showing lower totals (2025, 2026) are partial years with incomplete data, not cuts.

How fast has Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF grown its dividend?

From 2021 to 2024, Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF grew its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 74.4% per year. The smallest annual increase in that window was 5.1% in 2024, down sharply from 124.9% in 2023.

Is Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

JAAA offers a 5.32% yield, monthly payments, and a beta of 0.02, making it a high-yield, low-volatility income option. The fund's portfolio is restricted to AAA-rated CLOs, which supports the current payout level, though distribution size is tied to the interest rate environment.

Is Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF dividend safe?

The payout ratio is not applicable for a fund structure, so Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF dividend safety is assessed through the credit quality of its holdings. At least 90% of assets must be AAA-rated CLOs at purchase, which sets a high credit floor for the income stream.

How does Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 5.32% is above the fund's 5-year average of 4.32%. Income investors are currently receiving a payout that is 1 percentage point higher than the fund's own historical norm.

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