SMAX Distribution History & Yield
iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.263 | $26.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMAX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.263 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMAX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,563 | $130,677 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 22,814 | $653,384 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 45,628 | $1,306,768 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.92%. $10,000 in SMAX would currently pay about $92 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMAX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.263 | +292.5% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.067 | — |
Payout risk check
SMAX does not have enough distribution history for a consistency score yet.
Its share price moved +6.9% over the past year.
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About iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities or other instruments that provide exposure to securities of large-capitalization companies or that provide for the approximate cap or the approximate buffer with respect to securities of large-capitalization companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Defined Outcome. First distribution on our records: Dec 30, 2024. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMAX distribution FAQ
When is SMAX's next ex-distribution date?
SMAX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.263 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does SMAX pay distributions?
SMAX pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.263 per share with an ex-date of Dec 23, 2025.
What is SMAX's distribution yield?
SMAX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.92%, based on $0.263 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.64. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.263 per share, is 0.92%.
How much does SMAX pay per share?
SMAX pays about $0.263 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.263 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $26.30 a year.
Has SMAX grown or cut its distribution?
SMAX has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year.
How many shares of SMAX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.92%, you would need about 4,563 shares of SMAX (roughly $130,677 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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