How often does APLY pay dividends?

APLY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 13, 2026 at $0.0560 per share.

When is APLY's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, APLY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 20, 2026, with payment around Aug 21, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is APLY's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, APLY paid $4.38 per share in distributions, a yield of about 38.3% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is APLY's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in APLY on Apr 18, 2023 would be worth about $14,740 on Aug 14, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+47.4%). Share price alone moved -43.5% over the same period.

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

YieldMax AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF

$11.42

38.3% trailing yield

52-wk range $11.09 – $14.10

Price -15.9% over 12 months

Data as of Aug 15, 2026

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Next APLY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Aug 20, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 21, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.0829

Estimated from APLY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Aug 13, 2026 at $0.0560/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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APLY Dividend History

75 distributions since Jun 7, 2023 · trailing 12-month total $4.38/share (38.3% of current price)

Distributions are down 74% vs a year ago ($0.0870 vs $0.3306 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Aug 13, 2026	Aug 14, 2026	$0.0560
Aug 6, 2026	Aug 7, 2026	$0.0636
Jul 30, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.1415
Jul 23, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.1022
Jul 16, 2026	Jul 17, 2026	$0.0808
Jul 9, 2026	Jul 10, 2026	$0.0618
Jul 2, 2026	Jul 3, 2026	$0.0466
Jun 26, 2026	Jun 27, 2026	$0.1178
Jun 25, 2026	Jun 26, 2026	$0.0463
Jun 18, 2026	Jun 19, 2026	$0.0570
Jun 11, 2026	Jun 12, 2026	$0.0677
Jun 4, 2026	Jun 5, 2026	$0.1050

Total distributions by year

2026 (34 payments)

$2.63/share

2025 (22 payments)

$4.85/share

2024 (12 payments)

$4.50/share

2023 (7 payments)

$2.82/share

If You Invested $10,000 in APLY

Apr 18, 2023 to Aug 14, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$14,740

+47.4%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,983

+29.8% · $7,328 cash collected

Share price alone

-43.5%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+12.4%

over 3.3 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.

APLY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Apr 18, 2023 to Aug 14, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

APLY (this fund)

$14,740

+47.4% total

SPY

$19,566

+95.7% total

QQQ

$23,390

+133.9% 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 APLY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor APLY

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%38.4%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%-21.3%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-15.4%50%

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APLY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$41,408

Total Dividends

$62,226

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$150,818

Final Dividend Yield0.32%

Annual Income$133

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.

APLY House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~875.7 shares at $11.42 · recent average distribution $0.0789/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

2.8 yrs

~145 weekly payments

Income per payment

$69.05

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$3,591

35.9% 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.

APLY 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

$15,647

Shares needed

1,371

at $11.42

Effective yield used

38.3%

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 APLY

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.

APLY Dividend FAQ

How often does APLY pay dividends?: APLY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 13, 2026 at $0.0560 per share.
When is APLY's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, APLY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 20, 2026, with payment around Aug 21, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is APLY's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, APLY paid $4.38 per share in distributions, a yield of about 38.3% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is APLY's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in APLY on Apr 18, 2023 would be worth about $14,740 on Aug 14, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+47.4%). Share price alone moved -43.5% over the same period.

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Data as of Aug 15, 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.