BUYW Distribution History & Yield
Main Buywrite ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 55 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jan 17, 2027 (in 84 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 113 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 (in 171 days) | Apr 28, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 200 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027 (in 258 days) | Jul 24, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Sun, Aug 8, 2027 (in 287 days) | Aug 22, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 6, 2027 (in 316 days) | Sep 20, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 5, 2027 (in 345 days) | Oct 19, 2027 | $0.0721 | $7.21 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BUYW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.865 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BUYW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,388 | $20,143 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,937 | $100,717 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,873 | $201,434 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.96%. $10,000 in BUYW would currently pay about $596 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BUYW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2026 | — | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | — | $0.073 | +1.4% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +1.4% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | — | $0.071 | -1.4% |
| Jan 22, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.072 | +1.4% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +1.4% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.07 | +1.4% |
| May 23, 2025 | — | $0.069 | +3.0% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | — | $0.067 | -2.9% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.069 | -2.8% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | — | $0.071 | +1.4% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Sep 19, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | — | $0.07 | +1.4% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | — | $0.069 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2024 | — | $0.069 | +1.5% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $0.068 | +0.0% |
| Jan 25, 2024 | — | $0.068 | +1.5% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Oct 19, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | $0.067 | -1.5% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.068 | +1.5% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.067 | +1.5% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.066 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.066 | +0.0% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | — | $0.066 | +3.1% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.064 | — |
Payout risk check
BUYW's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).
Its share price moved +2.2% 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 Main Buywrite ETF
The fund invests in domestic and international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to provide investors with sustained exposure to domestic and foreign equity markets over time. The fund also uses the Adviser’s “BuyWrite” strategy, an investment strategy of writing (selling) call options on a security owned by the fund to generate additional returns from the option premium. The fund also seeks returns by writing (selling) secured put options.
Fund family: Main Management ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2022. 47 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BUYW distribution FAQ
When is BUYW's next ex-distribution date?
BUYW's next ex-distribution date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0721 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does BUYW pay distributions?
BUYW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.073 per share with an ex-date of Oct 22, 2026.
What is BUYW's distribution yield?
BUYW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.96%, based on $0.865 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $14.52. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.865 per share, is 5.96%.
How much does BUYW pay per share?
BUYW pays about $0.0721 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.865 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $86.50 a year.
Has BUYW grown or cut its distribution?
BUYW has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +2.9%.
How many shares of BUYW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.96%, you would need about 1,388 shares of BUYW (roughly $20,143 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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