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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (in 34 days) | Dec 12, 2026 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 64 days) | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 94 days) | Feb 10, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 124 days) | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 (in 154 days) | Apr 11, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 214 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 (in 244 days) | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 274 days) | Aug 9, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2027 (in 304 days) | Sep 8, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 (in 334 days) | Oct 8, 2027 | $0.1169 | $11.69 | 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 $1.5196 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 29 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 | 856 | $18,265 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,278 | $91,326 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,556 | $182,652 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.57%. $10,000 in OVT would currently pay about $657 a year ($55 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
OVT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | — | $0.12 | +0.8% |
| 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% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.427 | +95.0% |
| Oct 4, 2021 | — | $0.219 | -1.8% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | — | $0.223 | +6.7% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | — | $0.209 | — |
Payout risk check
OVT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 32/100).
Its share price moved -4.6% 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 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. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 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 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 $0.1169 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does OVT pay distributions?
OVT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.12 per share with an ex-date of Sep 29, 2026.
What is OVT's distribution yield?
OVT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.23%, based on $1.544 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.4027 per share, is 6.57%.
How much does OVT pay per share?
OVT pays about $0.1169 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.4027 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $140.27 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 6.57%, you would need about 856 shares of OVT (roughly $18,265 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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