How often does YMAX pay dividends?

YMAX currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.0727 per share.

When is YMAX's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, YMAX's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 8, 2026, with payment around Jul 9, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is YMAX's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, YMAX paid $5.70 per share in distributions, a yield of about 71.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is YMAX's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in YMAX on Jan 17, 2024 would be worth about $13,764 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+37.6%). Share price alone moved -60.2% over the same period.

YieldMax ETF

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

YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs

$7.92

71.9% trailing yield

52-wk range $7.51 – $14.00

Price -43.0% over 12 months

Next Dividend History Total Return vs S&P 500 Calculator House Money FAQ

Next YMAX Dividend

Weekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 8, 2026

Estimated pay date

Jul 9, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.0761

Estimated from YMAX's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 1, 2026 at $0.0727/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

YMAX Dividend History

101 distributions since Feb 15, 2024 · trailing 12-month total $5.70/share (71.9% of current price)

Distributions are down 53% vs a year ago ($0.0750 vs $0.1592 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 1, 2026	Jul 2, 2026	$0.0727
Jun 24, 2026	Jun 25, 2026	$0.0756
Jun 17, 2026	Jun 18, 2026	$0.0766
Jun 10, 2026	Jun 11, 2026	$0.0795
Jun 3, 2026	Jun 4, 2026	$0.0931
May 27, 2026	May 28, 2026	$0.0902
May 20, 2026	May 21, 2026	$0.0905
May 13, 2026	May 14, 2026	$0.1497
May 6, 2026	May 7, 2026	$0.0824
Apr 29, 2026	Apr 30, 2026	$0.0997
Apr 22, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	$0.0998
Apr 15, 2026	Apr 16, 2026	$0.0921

Total distributions by year

2026 (26 payments)

$2.20/share

2025 (53 payments)

$7.85/share

2024 (22 payments)

$7.49/share

If You Invested $10,000 in YMAX

Jan 17, 2024 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$13,764

+37.6%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,797

+28.0% · $8,817 cash collected

Share price alone

-60.2%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+13.9%

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.

YMAX vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jan 17, 2024 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

YMAX (this fund)

$13,764

+37.6% total

SPY

$16,245

+62.4% total

QQQ

$17,733

+77.3% 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 YMAX (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor YMAX

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%53.4%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%-14.4%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-42.4%50%

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YMAX Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$8,738

Total Dividends

$58,297

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$179,558

Final Dividend Yield2.4%

Annual Income$207

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.

YMAX House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~1262.6 shares at $7.92 · recent average distribution $0.0918/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

1.7 yrs

~87 weekly payments

Income per payment

$115.94

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$6,029

60.3% 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.

YMAX 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

$8,341

Shares needed

1,054

at $7.92

Effective yield used

71.9%

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 YieldMax YMAX

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.

YMAX Dividend FAQ

How often does YMAX pay dividends?: YMAX currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.0727 per share.
When is YMAX's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, YMAX's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 8, 2026, with payment around Jul 9, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is YMAX's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, YMAX paid $5.70 per share in distributions, a yield of about 71.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is YMAX's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in YMAX on Jan 17, 2024 would be worth about $13,764 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+37.6%). Share price alone moved -60.2% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. 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.