IVVW Distribution History & Yield
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite 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 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 37 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 97 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 127 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 187 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 30, 2027 (in 217 days) | Jun 13, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 247 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 (in 277 days) | Aug 12, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 28, 2027 (in 307 days) | Sep 11, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 27, 2027 (in 337 days) | Oct 11, 2027 | $0.884 | $88.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IVVW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $10.608 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IVVW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 114 | $5,064 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 566 | $25,322 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,132 | $50,645 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 23.69%. $10,000 in IVVW would currently pay about $2,369 a year ($197 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IVVW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | — | $0.884 | +208.0% |
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | $0.287 | -32.8% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | — | $0.427 | +10575.0% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.004 | -99.5% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | — | $0.831 | +41.3% |
| May 4, 2026 | — | $0.588 | -31.0% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | — | $0.852 | +55.5% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | — | $0.548 | -4.9% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | — | $0.576 | -12.7% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.66 | -53.5% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $1.42 | +94.5% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | — | $0.73 | +1.5% |
| Oct 2, 2025 | — | $0.719 | +45.8% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | — | $0.493 | -23.6% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | — | $0.645 | -1.5% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.655 | -13.0% |
| Jun 3, 2025 | — | $0.753 | +10.2% |
| May 2, 2025 | — | $0.683 | -15.4% |
| Apr 2, 2025 | — | $0.807 | +145.3% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $0.329 | -40.6% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | — | $0.554 | -45.2% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $1.011 | +133.5% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | — | $0.433 | -30.2% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | — | $0.62 | -38.4% |
Payout risk check
IVVW's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 48/100).
Its share price moved -3.9% 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 S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF
The index is designed to measure the performance of a strategy of holding the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF while writing (selling) one-month call options primarily on the S&P 500 Index to generate income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in the underlying fund and options on the option index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Apr 2, 2024. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IVVW distribution FAQ
When is IVVW's next ex-distribution date?
IVVW'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 $0.884 per share, expected on Nov 15, 2026.
How often does IVVW pay distributions?
IVVW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.884 per share with an ex-date of Oct 2, 2026.
What is IVVW's distribution yield?
IVVW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 17.44%, based on $7.807 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $10.608 per share, is 23.69%.
How much does IVVW pay per share?
IVVW pays about $0.884 per share each month, which works out to roughly $10.608 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1,060.80 a year.
Has IVVW grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed +1.4%. As a fund, IVVW'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 IVVW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 23.69%, you would need about 114 shares of IVVW (roughly $5,064 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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