■ Increase · August 28, 2026 · detected in DividendSmart market data
GDXY declares $0.2360 weekly distribution, 50.3% above last week
GDXY's weekly distribution rises to $0.2360 per share, up 50.3% from prior week, with ex-date Aug 27.
YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF (GDXY) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.2360 per share, a 50.32% increase from the previous week's $0.1570. The ex-dividend date for this payment is August 27, 2026. This marks the latest in a series of variable weekly distributions that fluctuate from week to week.
The numbers
GDXY's recent payments have shown a rising trend: $0.094 on July 23, $0.096 on July 30, $0.099 on August 6, $0.149 on August 13, and $0.157 on August 20. The new distribution of $0.2360 brings the trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend per share to $8.4270, implying a TTM yield of 71.17% based on the current price of $11.84. The ETF has a record of one consecutive year of increases, though its 5-year dividend CAGR is not applicable due to its short history. For a full dividend history, visit our dedicated page.
What it means for income investors
At the new weekly rate, an investor holding 100 shares would receive $23.60 per week, or an annualized rate of $1,227.20, assuming the same distribution is paid each week (though actual payments may vary). This distribution is part of GDXY's strategy of paying variable weekly amounts, which can fluctuate based on market conditions and option income. Investors should note that this is not a permanent increase but a weekly declaration.
Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.