ZHDG Distribution History & Yield

ZEGA Buy and Hedge ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Derivative Income Annual payer Covered call
$24.03
+0.32% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
2.42%
$0.581/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
2.42%
$0.581/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.581
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.581
per share, every year
Frequency
Annual
1 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 24, 2026 Estimated
in 106 days
Next pay date
Jan 7, 2027
in 120 days
Last ex-distribution date
Dec 24, 2025
$0.581 per share
Expense ratio
0.95%
AUM 35.4M
Consistency
68/100
variable payouts
3y distribution CAGR
+0.8%
annualised (too young for 5y)
Growth streak
2 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
4.7
since Dec 22, 2021
1y total return
+11.9%
price +9.2% + distributions 2.6%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 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

Last 5 payments per share from Dec 22, 2021 to Dec 24, 2025; most recent $0.581$0.00$0.40$0.80Dec 22, 2021: $0.28Dec '21Dec 23, 2022: $0.567Dec '22Dec 22, 2023: $0.269Dec '23Dec 24, 2024: $0.526Dec '24Dec 24, 2025: $0.581Dec '25

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2021 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802021: $0.28$0.2820212022: $0.567$0.56720222023: $0.269$0.26920232024: $0.526$0.52620242025: $0.581$0.58120252026 (YTD): $0.002026 YTD

How much ZHDG do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month2,066$49,642$1,200
$500 / month10,328$248,210$6,000
$1,000 / month20,655$496,420$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

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
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

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

ZHDG's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).

Its share price moved +9.2% 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 Sep 9, 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 106 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 $24.03. 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 $49,642 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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