AMZY declares $0.085 weekly distribution, 36.6% lower than last week

AMZY (YieldMax AMZN Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.0850 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-08-20. This amount is 36.57% lower than the previous week's distribution of $0.1340, reflecting the variable nature of the fund's payouts.

The numbers

The new distribution brings the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield to 53.07%, based on the current price of $10.83, with TTM dividend per share of $5.7480. Recent weekly payments have ranged from $0.071 to $0.145, including $0.072 on 2026-07-16, $0.075 on 2026-07-23, $0.071 on 2026-07-30, $0.145 on 2026-08-06, and $0.134 on 2026-08-13. The fund has no consecutive years of dividend increases, and its 5-year dividend CAGR is not applicable due to its relatively short history. For a detailed dividend history, visit the dedicated page.

What it means for income investors

At the new rate, an investor holding 100 shares would receive $8.50 for the week, compared to $13.40 the prior week. Annualized, this weekly rate implies approximately $4.42 per share per year, though actual payments will vary. The ex-dividend date is 2026-08-20, so investors must own shares before that date to receive the payment.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.