MARO Distribution History & Yield
YieldMax MARA Option Income Strategy ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (in 2 days) | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 9 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 16 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 (in 30 days) | Oct 22, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 (in 44 days) | Nov 5, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (in 58 days) | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 79 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.1026 | $10.26 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MARO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.4353 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MARO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 226 | $983 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,126 | $4,917 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,251 | $9,834 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 122.03%. $10,000 in MARO would currently pay about $12,203 a year ($1,017 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MARO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.06 | -15.5% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.071 | +39.2% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.051 | -7.3% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.055 | -21.4% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | — | $0.07 | -11.4% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.079 | -7.1% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -4.5% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.089 | +7.2% |
| Jul 9, 2026 | — | $0.083 | -18.6% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.102 | -7.3% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.11 | -1.8% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.112 | +24.4% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.09 | -33.8% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +14.3% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.119 | +1.7% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.117 | -11.4% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.132 | +0.0% |
| May 7, 2026 | — | $0.132 | -2.2% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.135 | -4.9% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | $0.142 | +32.7% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $0.107 | -2.7% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +42.9% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | — | $0.077 | -13.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.089 | -23.9% |
Payout risk check
MARO's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 76/100).
Its share price moved -76.8% over the past year.
A 201.2% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 YieldMax MARA Option Income Strategy ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in securities and financial instruments that provide indirect exposure to MARA. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: YieldMax ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jan 3, 2025. 58 payments tracked.
MARO distribution FAQ
When is MARO's next ex-distribution date?
MARO's next ex-distribution date is Sep 10, 2026 (in 2 days, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1026 per share, expected on Sep 24, 2026.
How often does MARO pay distributions?
MARO pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.06 per share with an ex-date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is MARO's distribution yield?
MARO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 201.24%, based on $8.794 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $4.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.3327 per share, is 122.03%.
How much does MARO pay per share?
MARO pays about $0.1026 per share each week, which works out to roughly $5.3327 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $533.27 a year.
Has MARO grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, MARO'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 MARO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 122.03%, you would need about 226 shares of MARO (roughly $983 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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