ZTAX Distribution History & Yield
X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.548 | $54.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.548 | $54.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.548 | $54.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 295 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.548 | $54.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ZTAX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.192 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 13 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ZTAX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 548 | $13,705 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,738 | $68,526 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,475 | $137,053 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.76%. $10,000 in ZTAX would currently pay about $876 a year ($73 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ZTAX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.548 | +828.8% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | — | $0.059 | -88.4% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | — | $0.507 | +759.3% |
| Oct 2, 2025 | — | $0.059 | -88.7% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.52 | +781.4% |
| Apr 2, 2025 | — | $0.059 | -89.0% |
| Jan 2, 2025 | — | $0.537 | +678.3% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | — | $0.069 | -87.2% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.537 | +1042.6% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.047 | -91.9% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | — | $0.582 | +185.3% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | — | $0.204 | -43.3% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.36 | — |
Payout risk check
ZTAX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 25/100).
Its share price moved +0.9% 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 X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes, if any) in tax-exempt municipal securities, the income from which is exempt from both federal and state income tax. The adviser expects to invest up to 100% of its assets in tax-exempt municipal securities issued by Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Municipal securities may be of any maturity, duration or credit rating including those rated below investment grade (commonly known as “junk bonds”). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Xsquare Capital. Category: Muni National Interm. First distribution on our records: Jul 20, 2023. 13 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ZTAX distribution FAQ
When is ZTAX's next ex-distribution date?
ZTAX's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.548 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does ZTAX pay distributions?
ZTAX pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.548 per share with an ex-date of Jul 2, 2026.
What is ZTAX's distribution yield?
ZTAX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.69%, based on $1.173 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.03. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.192 per share, is 8.76%.
How much does ZTAX pay per share?
ZTAX pays about $0.548 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.192 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $219.20 a year.
Has ZTAX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -1.0%. As a fund, ZTAX'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 ZTAX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.76%, you would need about 548 shares of ZTAX (roughly $13,705 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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