ZVOL Distribution History & Yield
Volatility Shares Trust - Volatility Premium Plus ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 (in 35 days) | Oct 28, 2026 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 (in 63 days) | Nov 25, 2026 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 91 days) | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 (in 119 days) | Jan 20, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 (in 147 days) | Feb 17, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 (in 175 days) | Mar 17, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jun 9, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 315 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.485 | $48.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ZVOL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.305 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ZVOL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 207 | $1,652 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,031 | $8,258 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,062 | $16,515 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 72.66%. $10,000 in ZVOL would currently pay about $7,266 a year ($605 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ZVOL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.485 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
ZVOL's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -33.2% over the past year.
A 72.7% 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 Volatility Shares Trust - Volatility Premium Plus ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 26, 2023. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ZVOL distribution FAQ
When is ZVOL's next ex-distribution date?
ZVOL's next ex-distribution date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.485 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does ZVOL pay distributions?
ZVOL pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.485 per share with an ex-date of Aug 19, 2026.
What is ZVOL's distribution yield?
ZVOL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 72.66%, based on $5.82 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $8.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.82 per share, is 72.66%.
How much does ZVOL pay per share?
ZVOL pays about $0.485 per share each month, which works out to roughly $5.82 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $582.00 a year.
Has ZVOL grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed +0.0%. As a fund, ZVOL'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 ZVOL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 72.66%, you would need about 207 shares of ZVOL (roughly $1,652 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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