YieldMax ETF

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

YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF

$7.29
112.3% trailing yield
52-wk range $7.23 – $19.70
Price -51.1% over 12 months

Next BABO Dividend

Weekly payer
Estimated next ex-dividend date
Jul 9, 2026
Estimated pay date
Jul 10, 2026
Estimated amount per share
$0.0688
Estimated from BABO's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 2, 2026 at $0.0543/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

BABO Dividend History

53 distributions since Sep 6, 2024 · trailing 12-month total $8.18/share (112.3% of current price)

Distributions are down 91% vs a year ago ($0.0640 vs $0.6966 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend datePay dateAmount per share
Jul 2, 2026Jul 3, 2026$0.0543
Jun 25, 2026Jun 26, 2026$0.0656
Jun 18, 2026Jun 19, 2026$0.0720
Jun 11, 2026Jun 12, 2026$0.0848
Jun 4, 2026Jun 5, 2026$0.0892
May 28, 2026May 29, 2026$0.0872
May 21, 2026May 22, 2026$0.0791
May 14, 2026May 15, 2026$0.1015
May 7, 2026May 8, 2026$0.0924
Apr 30, 2026May 1, 2026$0.1012
Apr 23, 2026Apr 24, 2026$0.0833
Apr 16, 2026Apr 17, 2026$0.0906

Total distributions by year

2026 (27 payments)
$2.56/share
2025 (22 payments)
$11.30/share
2024 (4 payments)
$3.55/share

If You Invested $10,000 in BABO

Aug 8, 2024 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

End value with DRIP
$10,217
+2.2%
End value, dividends as cash
$12,094
+20.9% · $8,527 cash collected
Share price alone
-64.3%
excluding all dividends
Annualized (DRIP)
+1.1%
over 1.9 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.

BABO vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Aug 8, 2024 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

BABO (this fund)
$10,217
+2.2% total
SPY
$14,367
+43.7% total
QQQ
$16,069
+60.7% 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.

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BABO Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$6,010

Total Dividends

$26,604

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$150,595

Final Dividend Yield0.11%
Annual Income$7

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.

BABO House Money Calculator

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

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Buys ~1372.7 shares at $7.29 · recent average distribution $0.0834/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven
1.7 yrs
~88 weekly payments
Income per payment
$114.53
weekly
Annual income (trailing rate)
$5,955
59.6% 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.

BABO Income Goal Calculator

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

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Investment needed
$5,343
Shares needed
734
at $7.29
Effective yield used
112.3%
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 BABO

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.

BABO Dividend FAQ

How often does BABO pay dividends?
BABO currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 2, 2026 at $0.0543 per share.
When is BABO's next ex-dividend date?
Based on its recent schedule, BABO's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 9, 2026, with payment around Jul 10, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is BABO's dividend yield?
Over the trailing 12 months, BABO paid $8.18 per share in distributions, a yield of about 112.3% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is BABO's total return with dividends reinvested?
A $10,000 investment in BABO on Aug 8, 2024 would be worth about $10,217 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+2.2%). Share price alone moved -64.3% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. 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.