OVT Distribution History & Yield
Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days) | Oct 10, 2026 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (in 47 days) | Nov 9, 2026 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (in 77 days) | Dec 9, 2026 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jan 24, 2027 (in 137 days) | Feb 7, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 (in 167 days) | Mar 9, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Sat, Apr 24, 2027 (in 227 days) | May 8, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 (in 257 days) | Jun 7, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 317 days) | Aug 6, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
| Sun, Aug 22, 2027 (in 347 days) | Sep 5, 2027 | $0.1165 | $11.65 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from OVT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.398 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much OVT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 859 | $18,554 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,292 | $92,768 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,584 | $185,536 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.47%. $10,000 in OVT would currently pay about $647 a year ($54 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
OVT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.119 | +3.5% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.115 | -3.4% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.119 | +0.8% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +7.3% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.11 | -2.7% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.113 | -5.8% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | — | $0.12 | -75.6% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.492 | +38.2% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | — | $0.356 | -3.5% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | — | $0.369 | +0.3% |
| Apr 3, 2025 | — | $0.368 | +24.7% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.295 | -18.5% |
| Oct 3, 2024 | — | $0.362 | +6.2% |
| Jul 3, 2024 | — | $0.341 | -3.1% |
| Apr 3, 2024 | — | $0.352 | +16.2% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.303 | +6.3% |
| Oct 3, 2023 | — | $0.285 | +6.3% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | — | $0.268 | +5.5% |
| Apr 4, 2023 | — | $0.254 | +4.5% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | — | $0.243 | +8.5% |
| Oct 4, 2022 | — | $0.224 | +5.7% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | $0.212 | +9.3% |
| Apr 4, 2022 | — | $0.194 | -54.6% |
Payout risk check
OVT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 35/100).
Its share price moved -2.7% 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 Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF
The fund is an actively-managed 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 short-term, investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bonds with a dollar-weighted average maturity of no more than three years with a maximum maturity of five years 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: Short-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Apr 5, 2021. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
OVT distribution FAQ
When is OVT's next ex-distribution date?
OVT's next ex-distribution date is Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1165 per share, expected on Oct 10, 2026.
How often does OVT pay distributions?
OVT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.119 per share with an ex-date of Aug 27, 2026.
What is OVT's distribution yield?
OVT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.24%, based on $1.78 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.61. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.398 per share, is 6.47%.
How much does OVT pay per share?
OVT pays about $0.1165 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.398 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $139.80 a year.
Has OVT grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, OVT'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 OVT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.47%, you would need about 859 shares of OVT (roughly $18,554 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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