HYGW Distribution History & Yield
iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (in 24 days) | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (in 54 days) | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 114 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 144 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 234 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 30, 2027 (in 264 days) | Jun 13, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 294 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 (in 324 days) | Aug 12, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 28, 2027 (in 354 days) | Sep 11, 2027 | $0.2208 | $22.08 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HYGW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.6496 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HYGW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 453 | $13,025 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,265 | $65,127 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,529 | $130,254 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 9.21%. $10,000 in HYGW would currently pay about $921 a year ($77 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HYGW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | $0.179 | -7.3% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | — | $0.193 | +12.2% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.172 | -25.2% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | — | $0.23 | -30.3% |
| May 4, 2026 | — | $0.33 | -30.1% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | — | $0.472 | +149.7% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | — | $0.189 | -14.1% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | — | $0.22 | -7.2% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.237 | -1.3% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $0.24 | -14.6% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | — | $0.281 | +4.9% |
| Oct 2, 2025 | — | $0.268 | +67.5% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | — | $0.16 | -46.3% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | — | $0.298 | -28.9% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.419 | +8.3% |
| Jun 3, 2025 | — | $0.387 | -30.9% |
| May 2, 2025 | — | $0.56 | +59.5% |
| Apr 2, 2025 | — | $0.351 | +67.1% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $0.21 | -36.4% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | — | $0.33 | -7.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.358 | +47.3% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | — | $0.243 | +17.4% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | — | $0.207 | -33.9% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | — | $0.313 | +39.7% |
Payout risk check
HYGW's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved -5.1% 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 High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF
The fund will seek to write call options up to (but not exceeding) the full amount of shares of the underlying fund held in the fund (i.e., the short position in the call option is offset, or “covered,” by the long position the fund holds in shares of the underlying fund). The underlying index utilizes “European-style” call options.
Fund family: iShares. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Sep 2, 2022. 49 payments tracked.
HYGW distribution FAQ
When is HYGW's next ex-distribution date?
HYGW's next ex-distribution date is Oct 2, 2026 (in 24 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2208 per share, expected on Oct 16, 2026.
How often does HYGW pay distributions?
HYGW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.179 per share with an ex-date of Sep 2, 2026.
What is HYGW's distribution yield?
HYGW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.47%, based on $3.011 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.76. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.6496 per share, is 9.21%.
How much does HYGW pay per share?
HYGW pays about $0.2208 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.6496 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $264.96 a year.
Has HYGW grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -22.1% a year. As a fund, HYGW'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 HYGW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 9.21%, you would need about 453 shares of HYGW (roughly $13,025 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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