How often does RYLG pay dividends?

RYLG currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 21, 2026 at $0.1106 per share.

When is RYLG's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, RYLG's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Oct 19, 2026, with payment around Nov 18, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is RYLG's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, RYLG paid $2.49 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 10.6% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 7.1%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.

What is RYLG's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in RYLG on Oct 5, 2022 would be worth about $14,550 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+45.5%). Share price alone moved -10.2% over the same period.

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

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF

Price: $23.63
Trailing 12-month yield: 10.6%
Recent payout yield: 7.1%
Next ex-date: Oct 19, 2026; Estimated

52-week range $21.25–$25.23 · +4.4% over 12 months · Data as of Sep 24, 2026

Next RYLG Dividend

EstimatedMonthly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Oct 19, 2026

Estimated pay date

Nov 18, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1371

Estimated from RYLG's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 21, 2026 at $0.1106/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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RYLG Dividend History

49 distributions since Oct 24, 2022 · trailing 12-month total $2.49/share (10.6% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Sep 21, 2026	Oct 21, 2026	$0.1106
Aug 24, 2026	Sep 24, 2026	$0.1294
Jul 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026	$0.1447
Jun 22, 2026	Jul 22, 2026	$0.1459
May 18, 2026	Jun 18, 2026	$0.1616
Apr 20, 2026	May 20, 2026	$0.1446
Mar 23, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	$0.1795
Feb 23, 2026	Mar 23, 2026	$0.1369
Jan 20, 2026	Feb 20, 2026	$0.1481
Dec 30, 2025	Jan 30, 2026	$0.6709
Dec 22, 2025	Jan 22, 2026	$0.1220
Nov 24, 2025	Dec 24, 2025	$0.2179

Total distributions by year

2026 (9 payments)

$1.30/share

2025 (13 payments)

$2.39/share

2024 (12 payments)

$5.35/share

2023 (12 payments)

$1.46/share

2022 (3 payments)

$1.08/share

If You Invested $10,000 in RYLG

Oct 5, 2022 to Sep 23, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$14,550

+45.5%

End value, dividends as cash

$13,386

+33.9% · $4,406 cash collected

Share price alone

-10.2%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+9.9%

over 4.0 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.

RYLG vs IWM

$10,000 invested Oct 5, 2022 to Sep 23, 2026, all dividends reinvested

IWM

RYLG (this fund)

$14,550

+45.5% total

IWM

$16,950

+69.5% 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.

RYLG 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

$56,850

Shares needed

2,406

at $23.63

Effective yield used

10.6%

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 RYLG

Seeks income and growth by writing covered calls on about half of its Russell 2000 exposure, leaving the other half uncapped.

Income: Covered calls on about half of Russell 2000 exposure

Underlying: Russell 2000 Index
Payout: monthly

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.

RYLG Dividend FAQ

How often does RYLG pay dividends?: RYLG currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 21, 2026 at $0.1106 per share.
When is RYLG's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, RYLG's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Oct 19, 2026, with payment around Nov 18, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is RYLG's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, RYLG paid $2.49 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 10.6% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 7.1%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.
What is RYLG's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in RYLG on Oct 5, 2022 would be worth about $14,550 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+45.5%). Share price alone moved -10.2% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 24, 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.