When it comes to ASX dividend shares, most of them pay their investors every 12 months, six months, or possibly quarterly.
But for any investor who wants to be paid a reliable income much more frequently, there are a few ASX dividend shares that pay out to their shareholders on a monthly basis.
Here are three of my favourites.
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Plato Income Maximiser Ltd (ASX: PL8)
As a listed investment company (LIC), Plato targets investors who need a dependable income stream. These are mostly income-focused investors like retirees and SMSF investors.
The company actively manages a portfolio of mature ASX-listed equities, cash, and listed futures. It mostly focuses on ASX dividend shares with strong dividend payouts, such as major banks, mining giants, and energy firms.
Plato has consistently paid fully-franked dividends of 0.55 cents per share every month since April 2022. That equates to an annual running total of 6.6 cents per share in fully-franked passive income. This equates to a dividend yield of 4.89% at the time of writing.
Betashares Australian Top 20 Equity Yield Maximiser Fund (ASX: YMAX)
The Betashares YMAX is an ASX-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that targets the 20 largest Australian shares on the ASX.
As at 31st of March, the YMAX ETF has a 12-month gross distribution yield of 10.3% and a 12-month distribution yield of 8.7%. The total 12-month franking level is 41.6%.
Its first-ever monthly dividend payment (previously the fund paid shareholders on a quarterly basis) was paid on the 17th of February, where it handed investors $0.035221 per unit. Its most recent payment was on Monday this week when it handed shareholders $0.043779 per unit.
Metrics Master Income Trust (ASX: MXT)
As a listed investment trust (LIT), the Metrics Master Income Trust holds a portfolio of corporate loans and private credit investments rather than a portfolio of other ASX dividend shares.
This means it can give diversity-seeking investors direct exposure to the Australian corporate loan market. This is an area that is currently dominated by regulated banks.
The Metrics Master Income Trust targets a return of the Reserve Bank cash rate plus 3.25% p.a. (net of fees) through every stage of the economic cycle.
Its latest payout was 1.33 cents per share unfranked in March, payable next week. That means that over the past 12 months, Metrics Master Income Trust has paid out 12 dividends totalling 15.5 cents per share. At the time of writing, this gives the LIT a dividend yield of 7.93%.
