SPYT Distribution History & Yield
Defiance S&P 500 Target Income · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.2952 | $29.52 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SPYT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.8372 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SPYT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 339 | $5,712 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,694 | $28,560 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,388 | $57,120 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 21.01%. $10,000 in SPYT would currently pay about $2,101 a year ($175 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SPYT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.287 | -1.4% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.291 | +1.7% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.286 | -1.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.29 | -3.3% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +3.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.29 | +9.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.264 | -9.3% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.291 | -1.7% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.296 | -5.1% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.312 | -0.6% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.314 | -2.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.321 | -0.3% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.322 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.322 | +0.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +3.9% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.308 | +2.7% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +5.6% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.284 | -4.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.298 | -5.7% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.316 | -3.4% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.327 | -0.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.328 | -2.4% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.336 | +1.2% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.332 | -0.6% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.334 | +0.3% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.333 | +0.9% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | — | $0.33 | -2.1% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.337 | +2.1% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.33 | +1.9% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $0.324 | -4.7% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.34 | — |
Payout risk check
SPYT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved -8.7% 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 Defiance S&P 500 Target Income
The fund’s strategy involves holding shares of unaffiliated passively managed ETFs that seek to track the performance of the index (“Index ETFs”) and selling daily credit call spreads on the index. Its daily credit call spread strategy consists of selling a call option and simultaneously buying another call option at a higher strike price for income generation. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Defiance ETFs LLC. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Apr 1, 2024. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SPYT distribution FAQ
When is SPYT's next ex-distribution date?
SPYT's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2952 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does SPYT pay distributions?
SPYT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.287 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is SPYT's distribution yield?
SPYT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 21.01%, based on $3.542 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.86. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.542 per share, is 21.01%.
How much does SPYT pay per share?
SPYT pays about $0.2952 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.542 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $354.20 a year.
Has SPYT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -6.6%. As a fund, SPYT'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 SPYT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 21.01%, you would need about 339 shares of SPYT (roughly $5,712 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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