MSTY Declares $0.1620 Weekly Distribution, Down 10.5% from Prior Week

MSTY (Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.1620 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of August 20, 2026. This amount is 10.5% lower than the previous distribution of $0.1810 per share. As with all MSTY distributions, this is a variable payment that fluctuates from week to week based on the fund's option income strategy.

The numbers

The new distribution continues a recent pattern of weekly payments that have varied considerably. Over the past six weeks, MSTY has paid $0.207 (July 16), $0.223 (July 23), $0.222 (July 30), $0.208 (August 6), $0.181 (August 13), and now $0.162 (August 20). At the current price of $13.67, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 231.68%, with TTM dividend per share of $31.6710. MSTY has not increased its dividend for consecutive years (0 years of increases), and its 5-year dividend CAGR is not applicable due to its relatively recent inception. For more detailed payment history, see the dividend history.

What it means for income investors

At the new distribution rate, an investor holding 100 shares would receive $16.20 for this weekly payment, which annualizes to approximately $842.40 if the same amount were paid every week (though actual payments will vary). This distribution is lower than the previous week's, reflecting the variable nature of MSTY's income. Investors should note that the ex-dividend date is August 20, 2026, meaning shares purchased on or after that date will not receive this distribution. For more information, visit the MSTY dividend calculator.

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