YieldMax ETF

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

YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF

$14.40
184.0% trailing yield
52-wk range $11.53 – $81.00
Price -81.8% over 12 months
Data as of Sep 3, 2026

Next MSTY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer
Estimated next ex-dividend date
Sep 10, 2026
Estimated pay date
Sep 11, 2026
Estimated amount per share
$0.1946
Estimated from MSTY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Aug 27, 2026 at $0.2836/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.
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MSTY Dividend History

65 distributions since Apr 4, 2024 · trailing 12-month total $26.50/share (184.0% of current price)

Distributions are down 97% vs a year ago ($0.2088 vs $6.49 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend datePay dateAmount per share
Aug 27, 2026Aug 28, 2026$0.2836
Aug 20, 2026Aug 21, 2026$0.1620
Aug 13, 2026Aug 14, 2026$0.1809
Aug 6, 2026Aug 7, 2026$0.2083
Jul 30, 2026Jul 31, 2026$0.2222
Jul 23, 2026Jul 24, 2026$0.2231
Jul 16, 2026Jul 17, 2026$0.2067
Jul 9, 2026Jul 10, 2026$0.2061
Jul 2, 2026Jul 3, 2026$0.1549
Jun 25, 2026Jun 26, 2026$0.1883
Jun 18, 2026Jun 19, 2026$0.2286
Jun 11, 2026Jun 12, 2026$0.2117

Total distributions by year

2026 (35 payments)
$11.14/share
2025 (21 payments)
$87.21/share
2024 (9 payments)
$137.55/share

If You Invested $10,000 in MSTY

Feb 22, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

End value with DRIP
$14,835
+48.3%
End value, dividends as cash
$23,622
+136.2% · $22,263 cash collected
Share price alone
-86.4%
excluding all dividends
Annualized (DRIP)
+16.9%
over 2.5 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.

MSTY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Feb 22, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

MSTY (this fund)
$14,835
+48.3% total
SPY
$15,531
+55.3% total
QQQ
$16,406
+64.1% 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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MSTY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$3,307

Total Dividends

$24,493

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$151,186

Final Dividend Yield1.3%
Annual Income$42

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.

MSTY House Money Calculator

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

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Buys ~694.4 shares at $14.40 · recent average distribution $0.2064/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven
17 mo
~70 weekly payments
Income per payment
$143.31
weekly
Annual income (trailing rate)
$7,452
74.5% 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.

MSTY 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
$3,260
Shares needed
227
at $14.40
Effective yield used
184.0%
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 MSTY

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.

MSTY Dividend FAQ

How often does MSTY pay dividends?
MSTY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 27, 2026 at $0.2836 per share.
When is MSTY's next ex-dividend date?
Based on its recent schedule, MSTY'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 MSTY's dividend yield?
Over the trailing 12 months, MSTY paid $26.50 per share in distributions, a yield of about 184.0% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is MSTY's total return with dividends reinvested?
A $10,000 investment in MSTY on Feb 22, 2024 would be worth about $14,835 on Sep 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+48.3%). Share price alone moved -86.4% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 3, 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.