BABO Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (in 11 days) | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 18 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 25 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 32 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 46 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 (in 74 days) | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.0588 | $5.88 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BABO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.0585 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BABO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 393 | $2,515 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,962 | $12,575 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,924 | $25,149 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 47.72%. $10,000 in BABO would currently pay about $4,772 a year ($398 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BABO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | — | $0.05 | +8.7% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.046 | +9.5% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | — | $0.042 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.042 | -12.5% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.048 | -15.8% |
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.057 | +9.6% |
| Sep 10, 2026 | — | $0.052 | -11.9% |
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.059 | -15.7% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.07 | -13.6% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.081 | -19.0% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.10 | -39.0% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | — | $0.164 | +31.2% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +52.4% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | $0.082 | +20.6% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +13.3% |
| Jul 9, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +11.1% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.054 | -18.2% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.066 | -8.3% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.072 | -15.3% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -4.5% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $0.089 | +2.3% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.087 | +10.1% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.079 | -22.5% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.102 | +10.9% |
Payout risk check
BABO's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved -66.2% over the past year.
A 79.0% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF
The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks current income while maintaining the opportunity for exposure to the share price of the common stock of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (“BABA”), subject to a limit on potential investment gains. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: YieldMax ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Sep 6, 2024. 69 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BABO distribution FAQ
When is BABO's next ex-distribution date?
BABO's next ex-distribution date is Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0588 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does BABO pay distributions?
BABO pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.05 per share with an ex-date of Oct 22, 2026.
What is BABO's distribution yield?
BABO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 78.99%, based on $5.063 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.41. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.0585 per share, is 47.72%.
How much does BABO pay per share?
BABO pays about $0.0588 per share each week, which works out to roughly $3.0585 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $305.85 a year.
Has BABO grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -47.3%. As a fund, BABO's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of BABO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 47.72%, you would need about 393 shares of BABO (roughly $2,515 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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