BALI Distribution History & Yield

iShares U.S. Large Cap Premium Income Active ETF · Cboe US

ETF Derivative Income Monthly payer Covered callHigh yield
$34.29
-0.52% today
as of Oct 24, 2026
TTM yield
7.79%
$2.671/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.79%
$2.671/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.671
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.2226
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 31, 2026 Estimated
in 6 days
Next pay date
Nov 14, 2026
in 20 days
Last ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026
$0.177 per share
Expense ratio
0.35%
AUM 1.4B
Consistency
80/100
fairly stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
3.0
since Nov 1, 2023
1y total return
+16.4%
price +8.0% + distributions 8.4%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) May 13, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated
Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) Oct 10, 2027 $0.2226 $22.26 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BALI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.8936 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 36 payments per share from Nov 1, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026; most recent $0.177$0.00$0.25$0.50Nov 1, 2023: $0.203Nov '23Dec 1, 2023: $0.156Dec 14, 2023: $0.208Feb 1, 2024: $0.163Mar 1, 2024: $0.18Apr 1, 2024: $0.142Apr '24May 1, 2024: $0.196Jun 3, 2024: $0.13Jul 1, 2024: $0.169Aug 1, 2024: $0.19Sep 3, 2024: $0.226Sep '24Oct 1, 2024: $0.202Nov 1, 2024: $0.127Dec 2, 2024: $0.231Dec 18, 2024: $0.20Feb 3, 2025: $0.173Feb '25Mar 3, 2025: $0.206Apr 1, 2025: $0.255May 1, 2025: $0.382Jun 2, 2025: $0.234Jul 1, 2025: $0.203Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.203Sep 2, 2025: $0.186Oct 1, 2025: $0.189Nov 3, 2025: $0.195Dec 1, 2025: $0.25Dec '25Dec 30, 2025: $0.222Feb 2, 2026: $0.179Mar 2, 2026: $0.197Apr 1, 2026: $0.346May 1, 2026: $0.219May '26Jun 1, 2026: $0.216Jul 1, 2026: $0.267Aug 3, 2026: $0.189Sep 1, 2026: $0.214Oct 1, 2026: $0.177Oct '26

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2023 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002023: $0.567$0.56720232024: $2.156$2.15620242025: $2.698$2.69820252026 (YTD): $2.004$2.0042026 YTD

How much BALI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month450$15,405$1,200
$500 / month2,247$77,027$6,000
$1,000 / month4,493$154,055$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.79%. $10,000 in BALI would currently pay about $779 a year ($65 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

BALI distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Oct 1, 2026 — $0.177 -17.3%
Sep 1, 2026 — $0.214 +13.2%
Aug 3, 2026 — $0.189 -29.2%
Jul 1, 2026 — $0.267 +23.6%
Jun 1, 2026 — $0.216 -1.4%
May 1, 2026 — $0.219 -36.7%
Apr 1, 2026 — $0.346 +75.6%
Mar 2, 2026 — $0.197 +10.1%
Feb 2, 2026 — $0.179 -19.4%
Dec 30, 2025 — $0.222 -11.2%
Dec 1, 2025 — $0.25 +28.2%
Nov 3, 2025 — $0.195 +3.2%
Oct 1, 2025 — $0.189 +1.6%
Sep 2, 2025 — $0.186 -8.4%
Aug 1, 2025 — $0.203 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2025 — $0.203 -13.2%
Jun 2, 2025 — $0.234 -38.7%
May 1, 2025 — $0.382 +49.8%
Apr 1, 2025 — $0.255 +23.8%
Mar 3, 2025 — $0.206 +19.1%
Feb 3, 2025 — $0.173 -13.5%
Dec 18, 2024 — $0.20 -13.4%
Dec 2, 2024 — $0.231 +81.9%
Nov 1, 2024 — $0.127 -37.1%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

BALI's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).

Its share price moved +8.0% over the past year.

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 iShares U.S. Large Cap Premium Income Active ETF

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a combination of large cap equity securities of U.S. issuers and options that produce premium income. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: BlackRock. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Nov 1, 2023. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

BALI distribution FAQ

When is BALI's next ex-distribution date?

BALI's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2226 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.

How often does BALI pay distributions?

BALI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.177 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.

What is BALI's distribution yield?

BALI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.79%, based on $2.671 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.29. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.671 per share, is 7.79%.

How much does BALI pay per share?

BALI pays about $0.2226 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.671 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $267.10 a year.

Has BALI grown or cut its distribution?

BALI has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +3.2%.

How many shares of BALI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 7.79%, you would need about 450 shares of BALI (roughly $15,405 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.

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