How often does RDTY pay dividends?

RDTY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 2, 2026 at $0.2034 per share.

When is RDTY's next ex-dividend date?

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

Over the trailing 12 months, RDTY paid $15.63 per share in distributions, a yield of about 42.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is RDTY's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in RDTY on Mar 6, 2025 would be worth about $13,367 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+33.7%). Share price alone moved -25.4% over the same period.

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

YieldMax R2000 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF

$36.72

42.6% trailing yield

52-wk range $35.19 – $45.22

Price -17.3% over 12 months

Data as of Sep 4, 2026

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Next RDTY Dividend

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Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 9, 2026

Estimated pay date

Sep 10, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.2272

Estimated from RDTY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 2, 2026 at $0.2034/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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RDTY Dividend History

77 distributions since Mar 20, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $15.63/share (42.6% of current price)

Distributions are down 43% vs a year ago ($0.2193 vs $0.3853 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Sep 2, 2026	Sep 3, 2026	$0.2034
Aug 26, 2026	Aug 27, 2026	$0.2066
Aug 19, 2026	Aug 20, 2026	$0.2478
Aug 12, 2026	Aug 13, 2026	$0.2841
Aug 5, 2026	Aug 6, 2026	$0.3062
Jul 29, 2026	Jul 30, 2026	$0.3019
Jul 22, 2026	Jul 23, 2026	$0.3020
Jul 15, 2026	Jul 16, 2026	$0.3040
Jul 8, 2026	Jul 9, 2026	$0.2888
Jul 1, 2026	Jul 2, 2026	$0.3103
Jun 24, 2026	Jun 25, 2026	$0.2443
Jun 17, 2026	Jun 18, 2026	$0.2408

Total distributions by year

2026 (35 payments)

$9.74/share

2025 (42 payments)

$14.42/share

If You Invested $10,000 in RDTY

Mar 6, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$13,367

+33.7%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,370

+23.7% · $4,909 cash collected

Share price alone

-25.4%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+21.4%

over 1.5 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.

RDTY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Mar 6, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

RDTY (this fund)

$13,367

+33.7% total

SPY

$13,589

+35.9% total

QQQ

$14,635

+46.3% 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 RDTY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor RDTY

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Initial Investment

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Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

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Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

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Monthly Contribution

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Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

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RDTY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$31,011

Total Dividends

$28,568

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$127,557

Final Dividend Yield0.019%

Annual Income$6

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.

RDTY House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~272.4 shares at $36.72 · recent average distribution $0.2700/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

2.6 yrs

~136 weekly payments

Income per payment

$73.54

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$3,824

38.2% 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.

RDTY 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

$14,097

Shares needed

384

at $36.72

Effective yield used

42.6%

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 RDTY

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.

RDTY Dividend FAQ

How often does RDTY pay dividends?: RDTY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 2, 2026 at $0.2034 per share.
When is RDTY's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, RDTY'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 RDTY's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, RDTY paid $15.63 per share in distributions, a yield of about 42.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is RDTY's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in RDTY on Mar 6, 2025 would be worth about $13,367 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+33.7%). Share price alone moved -25.4% 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.