TAIL Distribution History & Yield
Cambria Tail Risk ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.048 | $4.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.048 | $4.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.048 | $4.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.048 | $4.80 | 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 $0.192 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 36 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 | 6,250 | $63,813 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 31,250 | $319,063 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 62,500 | $638,125 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.88%. $10,000 in TAIL would currently pay about $188 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TAIL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.014 | -70.8% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.048 | -47.3% |
| Dec 26, 2019 | — | $0.091 | +18.2% |
| Sep 26, 2019 | — | $0.077 | +60.4% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $0.048 | -46.7% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $0.09 | -7.2% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $0.097 | +5.4% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.092 | +3.4% |
| Jun 27, 2018 | — | $0.089 | +29.0% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | — | $0.069 | -22.5% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | — | $0.089 | +41.3% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.063 | +18.9% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | — | $0.053 | — |
Payout risk check
TAIL's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 59/100).
Its share price moved -13.8% 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. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.048 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does TAIL pay distributions?
TAIL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.048 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is TAIL's distribution yield?
TAIL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.06%, based on $0.312 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.192 per share, is 1.88%.
How much does TAIL pay per share?
TAIL pays about $0.048 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.192 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $19.20 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 46.0% a year (+25.3% 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 1.88%, you would need about 6,250 shares of TAIL (roughly $63,813 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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