SPXX Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.422 | $42.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SPXX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.688 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SPXX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 711 | $13,081 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,555 | $65,403 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,110 | $130,806 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 9.17%. $10,000 in SPXX would currently pay about $917 a year ($76 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SPXX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.422 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.422 | +24.9% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.338 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.338 | +15.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.294 | +20.0% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.245 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.245 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.245 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $0.245 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.245 | +0.0% |
SPXX dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Raised 24.9% | $0.338 | $0.422 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SPXX's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).
Its share price moved +5.2% 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 Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund is a closed-ended equity indexed mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in stocks of large cap companies. The fund also invests through financial derivatives such as call options. It seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund was formerly known as Nuveen Equity Premium and Growth Fund.
First distribution on our records: Jan 11, 2006. 93 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SPXX distribution FAQ
When is SPXX's next ex-distribution date?
SPXX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.422 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does SPXX pay distributions?
SPXX pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.422 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is SPXX's distribution yield?
SPXX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.26%, based on $1.52 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.688 per share, is 9.17%.
How much does SPXX pay per share?
SPXX pays about $0.422 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.688 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $168.80 a year.
Has SPXX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.2% a year (+12.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SPXX'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 SPXX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 9.17%, you would need about 711 shares of SPXX (roughly $13,081 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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