MSFO declares $0.192 weekly distribution, 149% above last week

MSFO (YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.1920 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of August 6, 2026. This amount is 149.35% higher than the previous week's distribution of $0.0770.

The numbers

MSFO pays variable weekly distributions that fluctuate from week to week. The new distribution of $0.1920 per share is the highest in the recent series, which includes payments on July 2 ($0.066), July 9 ($0.058), July 16 ($0.059), July 23 ($0.072), and July 30 ($0.077). At the current price of $12.75, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield is 36.04%, based on TTM dividend per share of $4.5950. The ETF has no 5-year dividend CAGR and has not recorded consecutive years of increases, as its distributions are variable and not considered traditional dividend raises.

What it means for income investors

For income investors, the new weekly distribution annualizes to approximately $9.98 per share (0.192 x 52), which would equate to $998 per year on a 100-share position, or about 78.3% of the current share price. However, this is a single week's distribution and does not guarantee future payments. Investors should review the payment history to understand the variability. The ex-dividend date for the new payment is August 6, 2026.

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