YieldMax ETF

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

TEST

$37.16
24.2% trailing yield
52-wk range $33.40 – $57.12
Price -25.2% over 12 months
Data as of Sep 15, 2026

Next TEST Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer
Estimated next ex-dividend date
Sep 23, 2026
Estimated pay date
Oct 23, 2026
Estimated amount per share
$0.1783
Estimated from TEST's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 9, 2026 at $0.1788/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.
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TEST Dividend History

41 distributions since Dec 2, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $8.99/share (24.2% of current price)

Ex-dividend datePay dateAmount per share
Sep 9, 2026Oct 9, 2026$0.1788
Sep 1, 2026Oct 1, 2026$0.1778
Aug 25, 2026Sep 25, 2026$0.1841
Aug 18, 2026Sep 18, 2026$0.1776
Aug 11, 2026Sep 11, 2026$0.1734
Aug 4, 2026Sep 4, 2026$0.1667
Jul 28, 2026Aug 28, 2026$0.1685
Jul 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026$0.2027
Jul 14, 2026Aug 14, 2026$0.2153
Jul 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026$0.2261
Jun 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026$0.2012
Jun 23, 2026Jul 23, 2026$0.2130

Total distributions by year

2026 (36 payments)
$7.67/share
2025 (5 payments)
$1.32/share

If You Invested $10,000 in TEST

Nov 18, 2025 to Sep 14, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

End value with DRIP
$9,118
-8.8%
End value, dividends as cash
$9,294
-7.1% · $1,811 cash collected
Share price alone
-25.2%
excluding all dividends
Annualized (DRIP)
-10.6%
over 0.8 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.

TEST vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Nov 18, 2025 to Sep 14, 2026, all dividends reinvested

TEST (this fund)
$9,118
-8.8% total
SPY
$11,622
+16.2% total
QQQ
$11,936
+19.4% 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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TEST Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$142,655

Total Dividends

$432,112

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$419,457

Final Dividend Yield45.6%
Annual Income$65,025

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.

TEST House Money Calculator

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

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Buys ~269.1 shares at $37.16 · recent average distribution $0.1904/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven
3.8 yrs
~196 weekly payments
Income per payment
$51.25
weekly
Annual income (trailing rate)
$2,665
26.6% 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.

TEST 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
$24,792
Shares needed
668
at $37.16
Effective yield used
24.2%
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 TEST

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.

TEST Dividend FAQ

How often does TEST pay dividends?
TEST currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 9, 2026 at $0.1788 per share.
When is TEST's next ex-dividend date?
Based on its recent schedule, TEST's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 23, 2026, with payment around Oct 23, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is TEST's dividend yield?
Over the trailing 12 months, TEST paid $8.99 per share in distributions, a yield of about 24.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is TEST's total return with dividends reinvested?
A $10,000 investment in TEST on Nov 18, 2025 would be worth about $9,118 on Sep 14, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (-8.8%). Share price alone moved -25.2% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 15, 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.