How often does WNTR pay dividends?

WNTR currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 23, 2026 at $0.4992 per share.

When is WNTR's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, WNTR's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 30, 2026, with payment around Jul 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is WNTR's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, WNTR paid $30.03 per share in distributions, a yield of about 108.5% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is WNTR's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in WNTR on Mar 27, 2025 would be worth about $17,132 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+71.3%). Share price alone moved -44.7% over the same period.

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

YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF

$27.67

108.5% trailing yield

52-wk range $20.92 – $44.59

Price -12.3% over 12 months

Data as of Jul 25, 2026

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Next WNTR Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 30, 2026

Estimated pay date

Jul 31, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.5262

Estimated from WNTR's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 23, 2026 at $0.4992/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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WNTR Dividend History

47 distributions since May 8, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $30.03/share (108.5% of current price)

Distributions are down 80% vs a year ago ($0.5124 vs $2.55 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 23, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.4992
Jul 16, 2026	Jul 17, 2026	$0.5531
Jul 9, 2026	Jul 10, 2026	$0.4849
Jul 2, 2026	Jul 3, 2026	$0.6252
Jun 25, 2026	Jun 26, 2026	$0.5750
Jun 18, 2026	Jun 19, 2026	$0.4702
Jun 11, 2026	Jun 12, 2026	$0.4896
Jun 4, 2026	Jun 5, 2026	$0.3287
May 28, 2026	May 29, 2026	$0.3100
May 21, 2026	May 22, 2026	$0.3048
May 14, 2026	May 15, 2026	$0.2742
May 7, 2026	May 8, 2026	$0.2717

Total distributions by year

2026 (30 payments)

$14.45/share

2025 (17 payments)

$23.23/share

If You Invested $10,000 in WNTR

Mar 27, 2025 to Jul 24, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$17,132

+71.3%

End value, dividends as cash

$13,053

+30.5% · $7,526 cash collected

Share price alone

-44.7%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+50.1%

over 1.3 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.

WNTR vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Mar 27, 2025 to Jul 24, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

WNTR (this fund)

$17,132

+71.3% total

SPY

$13,214

+32.1% total

QQQ

$14,291

+42.9% 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 WNTR (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor WNTR

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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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WNTR Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$960,111

Total Dividends

$3,409,381

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$2,579,270

Final Dividend Yield5.9%

Annual Income$57,079

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.

WNTR House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~361.4 shares at $27.67 · recent average distribution $0.4322/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

15 mo

~65 weekly payments

Income per payment

$156.20

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$8,123

81.2% 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.

WNTR 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

$5,529

Shares needed

200

at $27.67

Effective yield used

108.5%

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 WNTR

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.

WNTR Dividend FAQ

How often does WNTR pay dividends?: WNTR currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 23, 2026 at $0.4992 per share.
When is WNTR's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, WNTR's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 30, 2026, with payment around Jul 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is WNTR's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, WNTR paid $30.03 per share in distributions, a yield of about 108.5% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is WNTR's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in WNTR on Mar 27, 2025 would be worth about $17,132 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+71.3%). Share price alone moved -44.7% over the same period.

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Data as of Jul 25, 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.