How often does DRAY pay dividends?

DRAY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 13, 2026 at $0.1521 per share.

When is DRAY's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, DRAY'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 DRAY's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, DRAY paid $17.14 per share in distributions, a yield of about 111.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is DRAY's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in DRAY on Aug 26, 2021 would be worth about $28,867 on Aug 14, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+188.7%). Share price alone moved +52.6% over the same period.

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

YieldMax DKNG Option Income Strategy ETF

$15.41

111.2% trailing yield

52-wk range $13.66 – $53.44

Price -70.1% over 12 months

Data as of Aug 15, 2026

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Next DRAY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Aug 20, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 21, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1495

Estimated from DRAY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Aug 13, 2026 at $0.1521/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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DRAY Dividend History

46 distributions since Aug 21, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $17.14/share (111.2% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Aug 13, 2026	Aug 14, 2026	$0.1521
Aug 6, 2026	Aug 7, 2026	$0.1468
Jul 30, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.1461
Jul 23, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.1570
Jul 16, 2026	Jul 17, 2026	$0.1566
Jul 9, 2026	Jul 10, 2026	$0.1882
Jul 2, 2026	Jul 3, 2026	$0.1857
Jun 25, 2026	Jun 26, 2026	$0.1876
Jun 18, 2026	Jun 19, 2026	$0.3079
Jun 11, 2026	Jun 12, 2026	$0.1804
Jun 4, 2026	Jun 5, 2026	$0.2143
May 28, 2026	May 29, 2026	$0.3210

Total distributions by year

2026 (33 payments)

$7.05/share

2025 (13 payments)

$10.09/share

If You Invested $10,000 in DRAY

Aug 26, 2021 to Aug 14, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$28,867

+188.7%

End value, dividends as cash

$32,226

+222.3% · $16,968 cash collected

Share price alone

+52.6%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+23.8%

over 5.0 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.

DRAY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Aug 26, 2021 to Aug 14, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

DRAY (this fund)

$28,867

+188.7% total

SPY

$18,654

+86.5% total

QQQ

$20,253

+102.5% 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 DRAY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor DRAY

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Initial Investment

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Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%53.2%200%

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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DRAY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$5,215

Total Dividends

$44,612

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$169,397

Final Dividend Yield13.9%

Annual Income$725

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.

DRAY House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~648.9 shares at $15.41 · recent average distribution $0.1953/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

1.5 yrs

~79 weekly payments

Income per payment

$126.74

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$6,591

65.9% 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.

DRAY 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

$5,395

Shares needed

351

at $15.41

Effective yield used

111.2%

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 DRAY

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.

DRAY Dividend FAQ

How often does DRAY pay dividends?: DRAY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 13, 2026 at $0.1521 per share.
When is DRAY's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, DRAY'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 DRAY's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, DRAY paid $17.14 per share in distributions, a yield of about 111.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is DRAY's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in DRAY on Aug 26, 2021 would be worth about $28,867 on Aug 14, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+188.7%). Share price alone moved +52.6% 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.