How often does AIYY pay dividends?

AIYY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 3, 2026 at $0.0887 per share.

When is AIYY's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, AIYY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 10, 2026, with payment around Sep 11, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is AIYY's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, AIYY paid $9.95 per share in distributions, a yield of about 126.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is AIYY's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in AIYY on Nov 28, 2023 would be worth about $2,488 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (-75.1%). Share price alone moved -96.1% over the same period.

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AIYY Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

YieldMax AI Option Income Strategy ETF

$7.84

126.9% trailing yield

52-wk range $7.17 – $28.30

Price -70.2% over 12 months

Data as of Sep 4, 2026

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Next AIYY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 10, 2026

Estimated pay date

Sep 11, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.0898

Estimated from AIYY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 3, 2026 at $0.0887/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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AIYY Dividend History

69 distributions since Jan 5, 2024 · trailing 12-month total $9.95/share (126.9% of current price)

Distributions are down 94% vs a year ago ($0.0899 vs $1.53 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Sep 3, 2026	Sep 4, 2026	$0.0887
Aug 27, 2026	Aug 28, 2026	$0.0997
Aug 20, 2026	Aug 21, 2026	$0.0812
Aug 13, 2026	Aug 14, 2026	$0.0908
Aug 6, 2026	Aug 7, 2026	$0.1059
Jul 30, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.1044
Jul 23, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.1041
Jul 16, 2026	Jul 17, 2026	$0.1165
Jul 9, 2026	Jul 10, 2026	$0.1002
Jul 2, 2026	Jul 3, 2026	$0.0951
Jun 25, 2026	Jun 26, 2026	$0.1330
Jun 18, 2026	Jun 19, 2026	$0.1726

Total distributions by year

2026 (36 payments)

$4.72/share

2025 (21 payments)

$29.26/share

2024 (12 payments)

$83.91/share

If You Invested $10,000 in AIYY

Nov 28, 2023 to Sep 3, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$2,488

-75.1%

End value, dividends as cash

$6,237

-37.6% · $5,848 cash collected

Share price alone

-96.1%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

-39.5%

over 2.8 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

AIYY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Nov 28, 2023 to Sep 3, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

AIYY (this fund)

$2,488

-75.1% total

SPY

$17,579

+75.8% total

QQQ

$18,685

+86.9% total

An honest yardstick for income funds: high distributions can still trail simply holding a broad index. All series use actual prices and distributions with reinvestment on the ex-date.

Dividend Calculator for AIYY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor AIYY

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Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

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Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

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Monthly Contribution

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Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

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AIYY Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in AIYY

Total Value

$5,000

Total Dividends

$33,770

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$158,771

Final Dividend Yield2.4%

Annual Income$121

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

AIYY House Money Calculator

How long until distributions alone repay your initial investment, at the recent payout rate

Investment amount

Buys ~1275.5 shares at $7.84 · recent average distribution $0.1077/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

17 mo

~73 weekly payments

Income per payment

$137.35

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$7,142

71.4% on invested amount

Planning heuristic: assumes future distributions match the recent average and ignores share price changes and taxes. High-yield fund distributions vary significantly.

AIYY Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$4,729

Shares needed

604

at $7.84

Effective yield used

126.9%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

About YieldMax AIYY

Single-stock and portfolio option income strategies targeting ultra-high yield distributions.

Strategy highlights

•Covered call overlays on single stocks, indexes, or baskets
•Monthly or weekly distribution schedules by group
•High headline yields with options-driven income

Risk considerations

•Options overlays cap upside
•High distribution variability by group
•Underlying single-stock concentration for many tickers

Tax Considerations

Distributions from options-income ETFs are often classified partly as return of capital (ROC), which reduces your cost basis rather than being taxed as ordinary income in the year received. The exact split is published in the fund’s 19a-1 notices and finalized on your 1099-DIV.

Because YieldMax distributions are large relative to share price, many investors hold these funds in tax-advantaged accounts (IRA, Roth IRA) to simplify tax treatment. Consult a tax professional for your situation.

AIYY Dividend FAQ

How often does AIYY pay dividends?: AIYY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 3, 2026 at $0.0887 per share.
When is AIYY's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, AIYY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 10, 2026, with payment around Sep 11, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is AIYY's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, AIYY paid $9.95 per share in distributions, a yield of about 126.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is AIYY's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in AIYY on Nov 28, 2023 would be worth about $2,488 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (-75.1%). Share price alone moved -96.1% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 4, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements. See how these numbers are calculated.