YMAX Distribution History & Yield
YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days) | Nov 11, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (in 10 days) | Nov 18, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 (in 17 days) | Nov 25, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 (in 24 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (in 31 days) | Dec 9, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 38 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 45 days) | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 (in 73 days) | Jan 20, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 80 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.0794 | $7.94 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from YMAX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.1313 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much YMAX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 291 | $2,074 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,453 | $10,369 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,905 | $20,739 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 57.86%. $10,000 in YMAX would currently pay about $5,786 a year ($482 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
YMAX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | — | $0.056 | -5.1% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | — | $0.059 | -1.7% |
| Oct 7, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +3.4% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | — | $0.058 | -3.3% |
| Sep 9, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +1.7% |
| Aug 26, 2026 | — | $0.059 | -1.7% |
| Aug 19, 2026 | — | $0.06 | -1.6% |
| Aug 12, 2026 | — | $0.061 | +3.4% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | — | $0.059 | +3.5% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.057 | -17.4% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | — | $0.069 | -5.5% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.073 | +2.8% |
| Jul 8, 2026 | — | $0.071 | -2.7% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.073 | -3.9% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.076 | -1.3% |
| Jun 17, 2026 | — | $0.077 | -3.7% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | — | $0.08 | -14.0% |
| Jun 3, 2026 | — | $0.093 | +3.3% |
| May 27, 2026 | — | $0.09 | -1.1% |
| May 20, 2026 | — | $0.091 | -2.2% |
| May 13, 2026 | — | $0.093 | +13.4% |
Payout risk check
YMAX's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -44.3% over the past year.
A 61.8% 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 Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs
The fund is a “fund of funds,” meaning that it primarily invests its assets in the shares of other ETFs, rather than in securities of individual companies. In addition, from time to time, the fund may invest directly in the securities and financial instruments in which one or more Underlying YieldMax™ ETF invests. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: YieldMax ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Feb 15, 2024. 117 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
YMAX distribution FAQ
When is YMAX's next ex-distribution date?
YMAX's next ex-distribution date is Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0794 per share, expected on Nov 11, 2026.
How often does YMAX pay distributions?
YMAX pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.056 per share with an ex-date of Oct 21, 2026.
What is YMAX's distribution yield?
YMAX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 61.79%, based on $4.412 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $7.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.1313 per share, is 57.86%.
How much does YMAX pay per share?
YMAX pays about $0.0794 per share each week, which works out to roughly $4.1313 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $413.13 a year.
Has YMAX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -47.2%. As a fund, YMAX'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 YMAX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 57.86%, you would need about 291 shares of YMAX (roughly $2,074 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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