How often does HOOY pay dividends?

HOOY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 2, 2026 at $0.4286 per share.

When is HOOY's next ex-dividend date?

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

Over the trailing 12 months, HOOY paid $41.60 per share in distributions, a yield of about 127.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is HOOY's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in HOOY on May 8, 2025 would be worth about $16,613 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+66.1%). Share price alone moved -38.3% over the same period.

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

YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF

$32.61

127.6% trailing yield

52-wk range $26.50 – $80.69

Price -53.4% over 12 months

Next Dividend History Total Return vs S&P 500 Calculator House Money FAQ

Next HOOY Dividend

Weekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 9, 2026

Estimated pay date

Jul 10, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.4895

Estimated from HOOY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 2, 2026 at $0.4286/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

HOOY Dividend History

43 distributions since May 29, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $41.60/share (127.6% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 2, 2026	Jul 3, 2026	$0.4286
Jun 25, 2026	Jun 26, 2026	$0.6450
Jun 18, 2026	Jun 19, 2026	$0.5504
Jun 11, 2026	Jun 12, 2026	$0.3524
Jun 4, 2026	Jun 5, 2026	$0.6056
May 28, 2026	May 29, 2026	$0.3389
May 21, 2026	May 22, 2026	$0.3600
May 14, 2026	May 15, 2026	$0.4340
May 7, 2026	May 8, 2026	$0.4076
Apr 30, 2026	May 1, 2026	$0.4955
Apr 23, 2026	Apr 24, 2026	$0.6834
Apr 16, 2026	Apr 17, 2026	$0.4387

Total distributions by year

2026 (27 payments)

$12.10/share

2025 (16 payments)

$39.31/share

If You Invested $10,000 in HOOY

May 8, 2025 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$16,613

+66.1%

End value, dividends as cash

$15,905

+59.0% · $9,732 cash collected

Share price alone

-38.3%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+55.5%

over 1.1 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.

HOOY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested May 8, 2025 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

HOOY (this fund)

$16,613

+66.1% total

SPY

$13,366

+33.7% total

QQQ

$14,680

+46.8% 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 HOOY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor HOOY

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High Dividend Growth Rate Detected

HOOY shows a 0.3% annual dividend growth rate.This is unusually high and may be due to:

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Special dividends included in the calculation
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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%77.6%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%25.2%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-52.5%50%

Years to Hold

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HOOY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$40,625,741,440,066,500

Total Dividends

$87,339,968,775,396,110

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$46,714,227,335,459,620

Final Dividend Yield6,976.0%

Annual Income$2,834,066,107,177,414,000

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.

HOOY House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~306.7 shares at $32.61 · recent average distribution $0.4783/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

16 mo

~69 weekly payments

Income per payment

$146.69

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$7,628

76.3% 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.

HOOY 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

$4,703

Shares needed

145

at $32.61

Effective yield used

127.6%

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 HOOY

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.

HOOY Dividend FAQ

How often does HOOY pay dividends?: HOOY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 2, 2026 at $0.4286 per share.
When is HOOY's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, HOOY'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 HOOY's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, HOOY paid $41.60 per share in distributions, a yield of about 127.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is HOOY's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in HOOY on May 8, 2025 would be worth about $16,613 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+66.1%). Share price alone moved -38.3% 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.