OVS Distribution History & Yield
Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (in 34 days) | Dec 12, 2026 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 64 days) | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 94 days) | Feb 10, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 124 days) | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 (in 154 days) | Apr 11, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 214 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 (in 244 days) | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 274 days) | Aug 9, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2027 (in 304 days) | Sep 8, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 (in 334 days) | Oct 8, 2027 | $0.3571 | $35.71 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from OVS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.6423 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much OVS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 281 | $10,843 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,401 | $54,215 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,801 | $108,429 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.07%. $10,000 in OVS would currently pay about $1,107 a year ($92 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
OVS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | — | $0.343 | -5.0% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.361 | -0.3% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.362 | +3.4% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.35 | +0.6% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.348 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | — | $0.348 | +8.7% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.32 | -2.4% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.328 | -1.8% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | — | $0.334 | -30.0% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.477 | +53.4% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | — | $0.311 | +12.7% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | — | $0.276 | +9.1% |
| Apr 3, 2025 | — | $0.253 | -52.7% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.535 | +57.8% |
| Oct 3, 2024 | — | $0.339 | +19.8% |
| Jul 3, 2024 | — | $0.283 | +6.4% |
| Apr 3, 2024 | — | $0.266 | +6.0% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.251 | -11.0% |
| Oct 3, 2023 | — | $0.282 | +7.6% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | — | $0.262 | +4.8% |
| Apr 4, 2023 | — | $0.25 | -8.4% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.273 | +0.0% |
| Oct 4, 2022 | — | $0.273 | +13.3% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | $0.241 | +17.0% |
Payout risk check
OVS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).
Its share price moved +8.6% 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 Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF
The fund is an actively-managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that seeks to achieve its objective by (i) investing in one or more other ETFs that seek to obtain exposure to the performance of U.S. small cap equity securities or directly in the securities held by such ETFs and (ii) selling and purchasing listed short-term put options to generate income to the fund.
Fund family: Liquid Strategies. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2019. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
OVS distribution FAQ
When is OVS's next ex-distribution date?
OVS's next ex-distribution date is Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3571 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does OVS pay distributions?
OVS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.343 per share with an ex-date of Sep 29, 2026.
What is OVS's distribution yield?
OVS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 9.22%, based on $3.571 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.2852 per share, is 11.07%.
How much does OVS pay per share?
OVS pays about $0.3571 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.2852 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $428.52 a year.
Has OVS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 26.2% a year (+159.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, OVS'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 OVS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.07%, you would need about 281 shares of OVS (roughly $10,843 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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