YieldMax ETF

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

YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF

$20.83
73.5% trailing yield
52-wk range $18.43 – $38.32
Price -40.5% over 12 months
Data as of Sep 4, 2026

Next LFGY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer
Estimated next ex-dividend date
Sep 9, 2026
Estimated pay date
Sep 10, 2026
Estimated amount per share
$0.1672
Estimated from LFGY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 2, 2026 at $0.1567/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.
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LFGY Dividend History

85 distributions since Jan 23, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $15.31/share (73.5% of current price)

Distributions are down 62% vs a year ago ($0.1677 vs $0.4360 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend datePay dateAmount per share
Sep 2, 2026Sep 3, 2026$0.1567
Aug 26, 2026Aug 27, 2026$0.1777
Aug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026$0.1686
Aug 12, 2026Aug 13, 2026$0.1658
Aug 5, 2026Aug 6, 2026$0.1961
Jul 29, 2026Jul 30, 2026$0.1940
Jul 22, 2026Jul 23, 2026$0.1961
Jul 15, 2026Jul 16, 2026$0.1936
Jul 8, 2026Jul 9, 2026$0.2062
Jul 1, 2026Jul 2, 2026$0.2095
Jun 24, 2026Jun 25, 2026$0.2434
Jun 17, 2026Jun 18, 2026$0.2474

Total distributions by year

2026 (35 payments)
$7.96/share
2025 (50 payments)
$23.68/share

If You Invested $10,000 in LFGY

Jan 14, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

End value with DRIP
$10,980
+9.8%
End value, dividends as cash
$10,238
+2.4% · $6,173 cash collected
Share price alone
-59.4%
excluding all dividends
Annualized (DRIP)
+5.9%
over 1.6 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.

LFGY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jan 14, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026, all dividends reinvested

LFGY (this fund)
$10,980
+9.8% total
SPY
$13,507
+35.1% total
QQQ
$14,314
+43.1% 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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LFGY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$13,091

Total Dividends

$60,641

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$177,550

Final Dividend Yield2.7%
Annual Income$348

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.

LFGY House Money Calculator

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

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Buys ~480.1 shares at $20.83 · recent average distribution $0.1963/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven
2.0 yrs
~107 weekly payments
Income per payment
$94.22
weekly
Annual income (trailing rate)
$4,899
49.0% 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.

LFGY 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
$8,166
Shares needed
393
at $20.83
Effective yield used
73.5%
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 LFGY

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.

LFGY Dividend FAQ

How often does LFGY pay dividends?
LFGY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 2, 2026 at $0.1567 per share.
When is LFGY's next ex-dividend date?
Based on its recent schedule, LFGY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 9, 2026, with payment around Sep 10, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is LFGY's dividend yield?
Over the trailing 12 months, LFGY paid $15.31 per share in distributions, a yield of about 73.5% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is LFGY's total return with dividends reinvested?
A $10,000 investment in LFGY on Jan 14, 2025 would be worth about $10,980 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+9.8%). Share price alone moved -59.4% 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.