YieldMax ETF

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

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF

$27.41
103.6% trailing yield
52-wk range $25.37 – $59.50
Price -53.9% over 12 months
Data as of Aug 15, 2026

Next ULTY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer
Estimated next ex-dividend date
Aug 19, 2026
Estimated pay date
Aug 20, 2026
Estimated amount per share
$0.3136
Estimated from ULTY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Aug 12, 2026 at $0.3179/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.
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ULTY Dividend History

89 distributions since Mar 14, 2024 · trailing 12-month total $28.41/share (103.6% of current price)

Distributions are down 69% vs a year ago ($0.3119 vs $1.01 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend datePay dateAmount per share
Aug 12, 2026Aug 13, 2026$0.3179
Aug 5, 2026Aug 6, 2026$0.3082
Jul 29, 2026Jul 30, 2026$0.3096
Jul 22, 2026Jul 23, 2026$0.3176
Jul 15, 2026Jul 16, 2026$0.3302
Jul 8, 2026Jul 9, 2026$0.3384
Jul 1, 2026Jul 2, 2026$0.3411
Jun 24, 2026Jun 25, 2026$0.3817
Jun 17, 2026Jun 18, 2026$0.3899
Jun 10, 2026Jun 11, 2026$0.3485
Jun 3, 2026Jun 4, 2026$0.3960
May 27, 2026May 28, 2026$0.3946

Total distributions by year

2026 (32 payments)
$12.97/share
2025 (47 payments)
$53.38/share
2024 (10 payments)
$100.19/share

If You Invested $10,000 in ULTY

Feb 29, 2024 to Aug 14, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

End value with DRIP
$11,081
+10.8%
End value, dividends as cash
$10,023
+0.2% · $8,607 cash collected
Share price alone
-85.8%
excluding all dividends
Annualized (DRIP)
+4.3%
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.

ULTY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Feb 29, 2024 to Aug 14, 2026, all dividends reinvested

ULTY (this fund)
$11,081
+10.8% total
SPY
$15,772
+57.7% total
QQQ
$16,898
+69.0% 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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ULTY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$10,086

Total Dividends

$109,491

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$229,405

Final Dividend Yield16.8%
Annual Income$1,690

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.

ULTY House Money Calculator

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

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Buys ~364.8 shares at $27.41 · recent average distribution $0.3478/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven
1.5 yrs
~79 weekly payments
Income per payment
$126.89
weekly
Annual income (trailing rate)
$6,598
66.0% 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.

ULTY 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
$5,790
Shares needed
212
at $27.41
Effective yield used
103.6%
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 ULTY

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.

ULTY Dividend FAQ

How often does ULTY pay dividends?
ULTY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 12, 2026 at $0.3179 per share.
When is ULTY's next ex-dividend date?
Based on its recent schedule, ULTY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 19, 2026, with payment around Aug 20, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is ULTY's dividend yield?
Over the trailing 12 months, ULTY paid $28.41 per share in distributions, a yield of about 103.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is ULTY's total return with dividends reinvested?
A $10,000 investment in ULTY on Feb 29, 2024 would be worth about $11,081 on Aug 14, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+10.8%). Share price alone moved -85.8% over the same period.

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Data as of Aug 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.