OCTJ Distribution History & Yield
Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - October · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 (in 20 days) | Oct 13, 2026 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 111 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from OCTJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.272 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 11 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much OCTJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 944 | $22,788 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,717 | $113,939 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,434 | $227,877 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.27%. $10,000 in OCTJ would currently pay about $527 a year ($44 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
OCTJ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.318 | +2.3% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.311 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.311 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.311 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.311 | -21.3% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.395 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.395 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.395 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.395 | — |
Payout risk check
OCTJ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 89/100).
Its share price moved +0.2% over the past year.
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About Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - October
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that invests in U.S. Treasury bills (the “U.S. Treasuries”) and FLexible EXchange® Options (“FLEX Options”) that use as a reference asset a broad-based U.S. equity index, specifically the S&P 500® Price Return Index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Innovator ETFs. Category: Defined Outcome. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2023. 11 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
OCTJ distribution FAQ
When is OCTJ's next ex-distribution date?
OCTJ's next ex-distribution date is Sep 29, 2026 (in 20 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.318 per share, expected on Oct 13, 2026.
How often does OCTJ pay distributions?
OCTJ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.318 per share with an ex-date of Jun 30, 2026.
What is OCTJ's distribution yield?
OCTJ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.24%, based on $1.265 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.272 per share, is 5.27%.
How much does OCTJ pay per share?
OCTJ pays about $0.318 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.272 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $127.20 a year.
Has OCTJ grown or cut its distribution?
OCTJ has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed -4.7%.
How many shares of OCTJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.27%, you would need about 944 shares of OCTJ (roughly $22,788 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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