WNTR Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (in 11 days) | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 18 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 25 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 32 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 46 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 (in 74 days) | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.2423 | $24.23 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WNTR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $12.5996 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much WNTR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 96 | $1,497 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 477 | $7,486 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 953 | $14,972 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 80.15%. $10,000 in WNTR would currently pay about $8,015 a year ($668 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WNTR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.178 | -3.3% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | — | $0.184 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.184 | -0.5% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.185 | -21.3% |
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.235 | +8.3% |
| Sep 10, 2026 | — | $0.217 | -12.1% |
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.247 | -1.2% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.25 | -35.7% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.389 | +9.9% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.354 | -23.2% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | — | $0.461 | -2.3% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.472 | -5.4% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | $0.499 | -9.8% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.553 | +14.0% |
| Jul 9, 2026 | — | $0.485 | -22.4% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.625 | +8.7% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.575 | +22.3% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.47 | -4.1% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.49 | +48.9% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $0.329 | +6.1% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.31 | +1.6% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.305 | +11.3% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.274 | +0.7% |
| May 7, 2026 | — | $0.272 | -13.4% |
Payout risk check
WNTR's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 62/100).
Its share price moved -47.7% over the past year.
A 157.5% 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 MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks current income while providing indirect inverse exposure to the share price (i.e., the price returns) of the common stock of MicroStrategy Incorporated (“MSTR”). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: YieldMax ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: May 8, 2025. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WNTR distribution FAQ
When is WNTR's next ex-distribution date?
WNTR'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 $0.2423 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does WNTR pay distributions?
WNTR pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.178 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is WNTR's distribution yield?
WNTR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 157.54%, based on $24.766 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $15.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $12.5996 per share, is 80.15%.
How much does WNTR pay per share?
WNTR pays about $0.2423 per share each week, which works out to roughly $12.5996 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1,259.96 a year.
Has WNTR grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, WNTR'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 WNTR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 80.15%, you would need about 96 shares of WNTR (roughly $1,497 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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