CHPY declares $0.518 per share weekly distribution, 9.1% below last week

CHPY (YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.5180 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-08-26. This amount is 9.12% lower than the previous week's distribution of $0.5700, reflecting the variable nature of the fund's income.

The numbers

This new distribution continues the recent pattern of fluctuating weekly payments. Over the past several weeks, CHPY has paid: $0.547 (July 22), $0.543 (July 29), $0.529 (Aug 5), $0.547 (Aug 12), $0.57 (Aug 19), and now $0.518 (Aug 26). The fund's trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 40.46%, based on a TTM dividend of $27.0770 per share and a current price of $66.92. CHPY has no long-term dividend growth record (5-yr CAGR not applicable) and has not increased its dividend for consecutive years, as it pays variable distributions.

What it means for income investors

For income investors, this weekly distribution of $0.518 per share annualizes to approximately $26.94 per share (based on 52 weeks), which would equate to about $2,694 per year for a 100-share position. However, because distributions are variable, actual income may differ. Investors should review the fund's dividend history to understand the payment pattern.

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