YieldMax ETF

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

YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF

$30.72
112.5% trailing yield
52-wk range $24.55 – $80.69
Price -50.6% over 12 months
Data as of Sep 4, 2026

Next HOOY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer
Estimated next ex-dividend date
Sep 10, 2026
Estimated pay date
Sep 11, 2026
Estimated amount per share
$0.3382
Estimated from HOOY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 3, 2026 at $0.3620/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.
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HOOY Dividend History

52 distributions since May 29, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $34.57/share (112.5% of current price)

Distributions are down 94% vs a year ago ($0.3553 vs $5.75 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend datePay dateAmount per share
Sep 3, 2026Sep 4, 2026$0.3620
Aug 27, 2026Aug 28, 2026$0.3894
Aug 20, 2026Aug 21, 2026$0.3144
Aug 13, 2026Aug 14, 2026$0.3107
Aug 6, 2026Aug 7, 2026$0.3072
Jul 30, 2026Jul 31, 2026$0.3317
Jul 23, 2026Jul 24, 2026$0.4057
Jul 16, 2026Jul 17, 2026$0.6319
Jul 9, 2026Jul 10, 2026$0.6687
Jul 2, 2026Jul 3, 2026$0.4286
Jun 25, 2026Jun 26, 2026$0.6450
Jun 18, 2026Jun 19, 2026$0.5504

Total distributions by year

2026 (36 payments)
$15.82/share
2025 (16 payments)
$39.31/share

If You Invested $10,000 in HOOY

May 8, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

End value with DRIP
$17,822
+78.2%
End value, dividends as cash
$16,252
+62.5% · $10,436 cash collected
Share price alone
-41.8%
excluding all dividends
Annualized (DRIP)
+54.8%
over 1.3 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.

HOOY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested May 8, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026, all dividends reinvested

HOOY (this fund)
$17,822
+78.2% total
SPY
$13,731
+37.3% total
QQQ
$14,611
+46.1% 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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Unusually High Dividend Growth

HOOY shows a 0.2% annual dividend growth rate. This is higher than typical but may be accurate for companies with recent dividend increases.

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HOOY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$306,361,537,444,183,700,000,000

Total Dividends

$349,715,102,659,256,700,000,000

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$43,353,565,215,072,970,000,000

Final Dividend Yield1,208.2%
Annual Income$3,701,457,114,826,642,400,000,000

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

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Buys ~325.5 shares at $30.72 · recent average distribution $0.4455/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven
16 mo
~69 weekly payments
Income per payment
$145.01
weekly
Annual income (trailing rate)
$7,541
75.4% 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

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Investment needed
$5,332
Shares needed
174
at $30.72
Effective yield used
112.5%
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 Sep 3, 2026 at $0.3620 per share.
When is HOOY's next ex-dividend date?
Based on its recent schedule, HOOY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 10, 2026, with payment around Sep 11, 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 $34.57 per share in distributions, a yield of about 112.5% 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 $17,822 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+78.2%). Share price alone moved -41.8% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 4, 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.