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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (in 7 days) | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 37 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 97 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 127 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 187 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 30, 2027 (in 217 days) | Jun 13, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 247 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 (in 277 days) | Aug 12, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 28, 2027 (in 307 days) | Sep 11, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 27, 2027 (in 337 days) | Oct 11, 2027 | $0.2597 | $25.97 | 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 $3.116 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 | 386 | $10,790 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,926 | $53,950 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,852 | $107,900 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.12%. $10,000 in HYGW would currently pay about $1,112 a year ($93 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HYGW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | — | $0.373 | +108.4% |
| 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% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | — | $0.224 | -20.0% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | — | $0.28 | -22.4% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | — | $0.361 | -5.2% |
| Jun 4, 2024 | — | $0.381 | +18.0% |
| May 2, 2024 | — | $0.323 | -18.2% |
| Apr 2, 2024 | — | $0.395 | -6.8% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | — | $0.424 | +7.1% |
| Feb 2, 2024 | — | $0.396 | -27.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.547 | +138.9% |
| Dec 4, 2023 | — | $0.229 | -44.6% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | — | $0.413 | +14.1% |
| Oct 3, 2023 | — | $0.362 | -7.9% |
| Sep 5, 2023 | — | $0.393 | +62.4% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | — | $0.242 | -51.1% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | — | $0.495 | +10.0% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | — | $0.45 | +12.2% |
| May 2, 2023 | — | $0.401 | -53.3% |
| Apr 4, 2023 | — | $0.858 | +125.8% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | — | $0.38 | -34.0% |
| Feb 2, 2023 | — | $0.576 | -3.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.599 | +22.2% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | — | $0.49 | -29.8% |
| Nov 2, 2022 | — | $0.698 | -11.3% |
| Oct 4, 2022 | — | $0.787 | +34.3% |
| Sep 2, 2022 | — | $0.586 | — |
Payout risk check
HYGW's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 67/100).
Its share price moved -7.7% 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. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HYGW distribution FAQ
When is HYGW's next ex-distribution date?
HYGW's next ex-distribution date is Nov 1, 2026 (in 7 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2597 per share, expected on Nov 15, 2026.
How often does HYGW pay distributions?
HYGW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.373 per share with an ex-date of Oct 2, 2026.
What is HYGW's distribution yield?
HYGW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.12%, based on $3.116 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.116 per share, is 11.12%.
How much does HYGW pay per share?
HYGW pays about $0.2597 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.116 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $311.60 a year.
Has HYGW grown or cut its distribution?
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 11.12%, you would need about 386 shares of HYGW (roughly $10,790 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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