YieldMax ETF

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

YieldMax DKNG Option Income Strategy ETF

$16.59
97.6% trailing yield
52-wk range $15.13 – $53.44
Price -66.9% over 12 months
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Next DRAY Dividend

Weekly payer
Estimated next ex-dividend date
Jul 9, 2026
Estimated pay date
Jul 10, 2026
Estimated amount per share
$0.1866
Estimated from DRAY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 2, 2026 at $0.1857/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

DRAY Dividend History

40 distributions since Aug 21, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $16.19/share (97.6% of current price)

Ex-dividend datePay dateAmount per share
Jul 2, 2026Jul 3, 2026$0.1857
Jun 25, 2026Jun 26, 2026$0.1876
Jun 18, 2026Jun 19, 2026$0.3079
Jun 11, 2026Jun 12, 2026$0.1804
Jun 4, 2026Jun 5, 2026$0.2143
May 28, 2026May 29, 2026$0.3210
May 21, 2026May 22, 2026$0.2953
May 14, 2026May 15, 2026$0.2724
May 7, 2026May 8, 2026$0.2412
Apr 30, 2026May 1, 2026$0.2011
Apr 23, 2026Apr 24, 2026$0.1253
Apr 16, 2026Apr 17, 2026$0.1846

Total distributions by year

2026 (27 payments)
$6.11/share
2025 (13 payments)
$10.09/share

If You Invested $10,000 in DRAY

Aug 26, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

End value with DRIP
$29,182
+191.8%
End value, dividends as cash
$32,457
+224.6% · $16,031 cash collected
Share price alone
+64.3%
excluding all dividends
Annualized (DRIP)
+24.7%
over 4.8 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.

DRAY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Aug 26, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

DRAY (this fund)
$29,182
+191.8% total
SPY
$17,860
+78.6% total
QQQ
$19,715
+97.1% 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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DRAY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$3,721

Total Dividends

$81,153

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$207,432

Final Dividend Yield27.2%
Annual Income$1,011

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

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Buys ~602.8 shares at $16.59 · recent average distribution $0.2264/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven
17 mo
~74 weekly payments
Income per payment
$136.46
weekly
Annual income (trailing rate)
$7,096
71.0% 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

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Investment needed
$6,148
Shares needed
371
at $16.59
Effective yield used
97.6%
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 Jul 2, 2026 at $0.1857 per share.
When is DRAY's next ex-dividend date?
Based on its recent schedule, DRAY'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 DRAY's dividend yield?
Over the trailing 12 months, DRAY paid $16.19 per share in distributions, a yield of about 97.6% 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 $29,182 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+191.8%). 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.