GDXY declares $0.149 weekly distribution, 50.5% above last week

GDXY (YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.1490 per share, an increase of 50.51% from the previous week's $0.0990. The ex-dividend date for this payment is August 13, 2026.

The numbers

This distribution is part of GDXY's variable weekly payment schedule, which fluctuates based on option income generated by the fund. Recent payments include $0.077 on July 9, $0.088 on July 16, $0.094 on July 23, $0.096 on July 30, and $0.099 on August 6. The current price is $10.76, and the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 74.67%, with TTM dividend per share of $8.0340. GDXY has a record of consecutive years of increases for one year, though its 5-year dividend CAGR is not applicable due to its relatively recent inception.

What it means for income investors

For income investors, the new annualized rate based on this weekly payment would be approximately $7.748 per share (0.149 x 52 weeks), which on 100 shares would equate to roughly $774.80 per year. However, since GDXY pays variable weekly distributions, this amount is not guaranteed and may fluctuate in future weeks. Investors should review the fund's dividend history to understand the variability.

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