How often does MST pay dividends?

MST currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.0661 per share.

When is MST's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, MST's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 8, 2026, with payment around Aug 7, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is MST's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, MST paid $111.06 per share in distributions, a yield of about 1217.7% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is MST's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in MST on May 2, 2025 would be worth about $377 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (-96.2%). Share price alone moved -98.5% over the same period.

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

MST

$9.12

1217.7% trailing yield

52-wk range $6.59 – $600.88

Price -98.2% over 12 months

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

Next MST Dividend

Weekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 8, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 7, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1194

Estimated from MST's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 1, 2026 at $0.0661/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

MST Dividend History

58 distributions since May 21, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $111.06/share (1217.7% of current price)

Distributions are down 99% vs a year ago ($0.1016 vs $7.14 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 1, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.0661
Jun 24, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.1068
Jun 17, 2026	Jul 17, 2026	$0.1320
Jun 10, 2026	Jul 10, 2026	$0.1480
Jun 3, 2026	Jul 3, 2026	$0.1571
May 27, 2026	Jun 27, 2026	$0.2192
May 20, 2026	Jun 20, 2026	$0.2412
May 13, 2026	Jun 13, 2026	$0.3205
May 6, 2026	Jun 6, 2026	$0.2959
Apr 29, 2026	May 29, 2026	$0.2754
Apr 22, 2026	May 22, 2026	$0.2288
Apr 15, 2026	May 15, 2026	$0.1784

Total distributions by year

2026 (25 payments)

$8.64/share

2025 (33 payments)

$156.11/share

If You Invested $10,000 in MST

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

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End value with DRIP

$377

-96.2%

End value, dividends as cash

$2,912

-70.9% · $2,759 cash collected

Share price alone

-98.5%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

-94.0%

over 1.2 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.

MST vs SPY & QQQ

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

SPYQQQ

MST (this fund)

$377

-96.2% total

SPY

$13,326

+33.3% total

QQQ

$14,664

+46.6% 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 MST (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor MST

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%78.8%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%-41.8%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-98.3%50%

Years to Hold

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MST Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$106

Total Dividends

$13,817

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$143,711

Final Dividend Yield0.002%

Annual Income$0.0016

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.

MST House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~1096.5 shares at $9.12 · recent average distribution $0.1975/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

11 mo

~47 weekly payments

Income per payment

$216.50

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$11,258

112.6% 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.

MST 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

$493

Shares needed

at $9.12

Effective yield used

1217.7%

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 Defiance MST

Enhanced options income plus thematic exposures across tech, connectivity, and macro trends.

Strategy highlights

•Enhanced income overlays on broad and sector exposures
•Leveraged + income products on select equities and crypto
•Thematic exposure to 5G, quantum, and travel recovery

Risk considerations

•Options overlays can cap upside
•Leverage and concentration risk in certain products
•Thematic exposure increases cyclicality

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.

MST Dividend FAQ

How often does MST pay dividends?: MST currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.0661 per share.
When is MST's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, MST's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 8, 2026, with payment around Aug 7, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is MST's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, MST paid $111.06 per share in distributions, a yield of about 1217.7% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is MST's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in MST on May 2, 2025 would be worth about $377 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (-96.2%). Share price alone moved -98.5% 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.