ZHDG Distribution History & Yield
ZEGA Buy and Hedge ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.581 | $58.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ZHDG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.581 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 5 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ZHDG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,066 | $49,541 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,328 | $247,704 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,655 | $495,408 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.42%. $10,000 in ZHDG would currently pay about $242 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ZHDG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.581 | +10.5% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.526 | +95.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.269 | -52.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.567 | +102.5% |
| Dec 22, 2021 | — | $0.28 | — |
Payout risk check
ZHDG's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved +5.5% over the past year.
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About ZEGA Buy and Hedge ETF
The fund invests in a combination of options, as well as fixed income securities, or other income producing securities, including preferred shares, through ETFs or other investment companies or through direct investments. The sub-adviser seeks to achieve exposure to the performance of the U.S. large capitalization equity market, generally recognized as the S&P 500® Index, through call index options, call options on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust or other ETFs that track the S&P 500, and FLexible EXchange® Options.
Fund family: ZEGA Investments LLC. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2021. 5 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ZHDG distribution FAQ
When is ZHDG's next ex-distribution date?
ZHDG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 60 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.581 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does ZHDG pay distributions?
ZHDG pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.581 per share with an ex-date of Dec 24, 2025.
What is ZHDG's distribution yield?
ZHDG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.42%, based on $0.581 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.99. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.581 per share, is 2.42%.
How much does ZHDG pay per share?
ZHDG pays about $0.581 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.581 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $58.10 a year.
Has ZHDG grown or cut its distribution?
ZHDG has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +0.8% a year.
How many shares of ZHDG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.42%, you would need about 2,066 shares of ZHDG (roughly $49,541 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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