TAIL Distribution History & Yield
Cambria Tail Risk ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.084 | $8.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TAIL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.336 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much TAIL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,572 | $35,179 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 17,858 | $175,893 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 35,715 | $351,786 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.41%. $10,000 in TAIL would currently pay about $341 a year ($28 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TAIL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.084 | +75.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.048 | -37.7% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.077 | -44.6% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.139 | +189.6% |
| Sep 18, 2025 | — | $0.048 | -56.4% |
| Jun 18, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +223.5% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.034 | -67.6% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.105 | -42.6% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.183 | +81.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.101 | -15.8% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.12 | +2.6% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.117 | -3.3% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.121 | +0.8% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.12 | +66.7% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.072 | -2.7% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.074 | +45.1% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.051 | +59.4% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.032 | +33.3% |
| Dec 22, 2021 | — | $0.024 | -17.2% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.029 | +7.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.027 | +237.5% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.008 | +100.0% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | — | $0.004 | -50.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.008 | -42.9% |
Payout risk check
TAIL's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 58/100).
Its share price moved -16.7% 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 Cambria Tail Risk ETF
The fund is actively managed and seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in cash and U.S. government bonds, and utilizing a put option strategy to manage the risk of a significant negative movement in the value of domestic equities. The adviser intends to spend approximately one percent of the fund's total assets per month to purchase put options.
Fund family: Cambria. Category: Trading--Inverse Equity. First distribution on our records: Jun 27, 2017. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
TAIL distribution FAQ
When is TAIL's next ex-distribution date?
TAIL's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.084 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does TAIL pay distributions?
TAIL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.084 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is TAIL's distribution yield?
TAIL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.53%, based on $0.348 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $9.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.336 per share, is 3.41%.
How much does TAIL pay per share?
TAIL pays about $0.084 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.336 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $33.60 a year.
Has TAIL grown or cut its distribution?
TAIL has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 38.6% a year (+17.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of TAIL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.41%, you would need about 3,572 shares of TAIL (roughly $35,179 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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