LFGY declares $0.157 weekly distribution, 11.8% below last week's payment

DividendSmart data shows that LFGY (YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.1570 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of September 2, 2026. This amount is 11.8% lower than the previous week's distribution of $0.1780 per share.

The numbers

LFGY pays variable weekly distributions that fluctuate from week to week. Recent payments have ranged from $0.157 to $0.196 per share, with the latest declaration continuing that pattern. The current price of the ETF is $19.60, and the trailing twelve-month yield stands at 80.35%, based on TTM dividend payments of $15.7480 per share. LFGY has no long-term dividend growth record, with zero consecutive years of increases, reflecting its variable distribution policy.

What it means for income investors

For an investor holding 100 shares, the new weekly distribution of $0.1570 per share equates to $15.70 per week, or approximately $816.40 annually if sustained at this level. However, because distributions are variable, actual income may differ. Investors should review the ETF's payment history to understand the volatility of these payments.

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