SMCY Distribution History & Yield
YieldMax SMCI Option Income Str · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (in 11 days) | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 18 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 25 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 32 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 46 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 (in 74 days) | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.0778 | $7.78 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMCY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.0456 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMCY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 297 | $1,234 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,484 | $6,170 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,967 | $12,339 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 97.25%. $10,000 in SMCY would currently pay about $9,725 a year ($810 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMCY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | — | $0.048 | -18.6% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.059 | -27.2% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | — | $0.081 | -1.2% |
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.082 | +10.8% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.074 | +10.4% |
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.067 | -36.2% |
| Sep 10, 2026 | — | $0.105 | +10.5% |
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +8.0% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.088 | -16.2% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.105 | +52.2% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.069 | -15.9% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | — | $0.082 | +15.5% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.071 | +9.2% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | $0.065 | -14.5% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.076 | +10.1% |
| Jul 9, 2026 | — | $0.069 | -10.4% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.077 | +8.5% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.071 | +6.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.067 | -36.2% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.105 | -39.0% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $0.172 | +23.7% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.139 | +32.4% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.105 | -20.5% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.132 | +46.7% |
Payout risk check
SMCY's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 79/100).
Its share price moved -73.1% over the past year.
A 139.1% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 YieldMax SMCI Option Income Str
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in securities and financial instruments that provide indirect exposure to SMCI. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: YieldMax ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Oct 24, 2024. 67 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMCY distribution FAQ
When is SMCY's next ex-distribution date?
SMCY's next ex-distribution date is Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0778 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does SMCY pay distributions?
SMCY pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.048 per share with an ex-date of Oct 22, 2026.
What is SMCY's distribution yield?
SMCY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 139.06%, based on $5.785 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $4.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.0456 per share, is 97.25%.
How much does SMCY pay per share?
SMCY pays about $0.0778 per share each week, which works out to roughly $4.0456 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $404.56 a year.
Has SMCY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -73.2%. As a fund, SMCY'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 SMCY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 97.25%, you would need about 297 shares of SMCY (roughly $1,234 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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