How often does WDTE pay dividends?

WDTE currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 27, 2026 at $0.1696 per share.

When is WDTE's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, WDTE's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 10, 2026, with payment around Oct 12, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is WDTE's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, WDTE paid $9.32 per share in distributions, a yield of about 31.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is WDTE's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in WDTE on Sep 19, 2023 would be worth about $14,878 on Sep 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+48.8%). Share price alone moved -51.3% over the same period.

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

S&P 500 Enhanced Options Income ETF

$29.25

31.9% trailing yield

52-wk range $27.75 – $34.06

Price -12.6% over 12 months

Data as of Sep 3, 2026

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Next WDTE Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 10, 2026

Estimated pay date

Oct 12, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1720

Estimated from WDTE's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Aug 27, 2026 at $0.1696/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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WDTE Dividend History

112 distributions since Oct 2, 2023 · trailing 12-month total $9.32/share (31.9% of current price)

Distributions are down 16% vs a year ago ($0.1712 vs $0.2039 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Aug 27, 2026	Sep 27, 2026	$0.1696
Aug 20, 2026	Sep 20, 2026	$0.1712
Aug 13, 2026	Sep 13, 2026	$0.1729
Aug 6, 2026	Sep 6, 2026	$0.1738
Jul 30, 2026	Aug 30, 2026	$0.1685
Jul 23, 2026	Aug 23, 2026	$0.1705
Jul 16, 2026	Aug 16, 2026	$0.1722
Jul 9, 2026	Aug 9, 2026	$0.1726
Jul 2, 2026	Aug 2, 2026	$0.1728
Jun 25, 2026	Jul 25, 2026	$0.1714
Jun 18, 2026	Jul 18, 2026	$0.1750
Jun 11, 2026	Jul 11, 2026	$0.1732

Total distributions by year

2026 (34 payments)

$5.94/share

2025 (52 payments)

$11.32/share

2024 (22 payments)

$20.07/share

2023 (4 payments)

$8.88/share

If You Invested $10,000 in WDTE

Sep 19, 2023 to Sep 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$14,878

+48.8%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,575

+25.8% · $7,701 cash collected

Share price alone

-51.3%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+14.4%

over 3.0 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.

WDTE vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Sep 19, 2023 to Sep 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

WDTE (this fund)

$14,878

+48.8% total

SPY

$17,877

+78.8% total

QQQ

$19,480

+94.8% 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 WDTE (With or Without DRIP)

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Monthly Contribution

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WDTE Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$1,538,400

Total Dividends

$2,451,913

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$1,043,513

Final Dividend Yield33.0%

Annual Income$507,804

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.

WDTE House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~341.8 shares at $29.25 · recent average distribution $0.1720/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

3.3 yrs

~171 weekly payments

Income per payment

$58.79

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$3,057

30.6% 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.

WDTE 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

$18,829

Shares needed

644

at $29.25

Effective yield used

31.9%

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 Defiance WDTE

Enhanced options income plus thematic exposures across tech, connectivity, and macro trends.

Strategy highlights

•Enhanced income overlays on broad and sector exposures
•Leveraged + income products on select equities and crypto
•Thematic exposure to 5G, quantum, and travel recovery

Risk considerations

•Options overlays can cap upside
•Leverage and concentration risk in certain products
•Thematic exposure increases cyclicality

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.

WDTE Dividend FAQ

How often does WDTE pay dividends?: WDTE currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 27, 2026 at $0.1696 per share.
When is WDTE's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, WDTE's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 10, 2026, with payment around Oct 12, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is WDTE's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, WDTE paid $9.32 per share in distributions, a yield of about 31.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is WDTE's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in WDTE on Sep 19, 2023 would be worth about $14,878 on Sep 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+48.8%). Share price alone moved -51.3% 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.