SQY declares $0.2243 per share weekly distribution, down 9.37% from last week

SQY (YieldMax XYZ Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.2243 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-08-27. This amount is 9.37% lower than the previous week's distribution of $0.2475, reflecting the variable nature of the fund's payments.

The numbers

The new distribution continues a pattern of fluctuating weekly payments. Recent distributions include $0.3019 on 2026-07-23, $0.244 on 2026-07-30, $0.2538 on 2026-08-06, $0.2477 on 2026-08-13, and $0.2475 on 2026-08-20. Over the trailing twelve months, SQY has paid $18.8880 per share, resulting in a trailing twelve-month yield of 180.06% based on the current price of $10.49. The fund has no dividend growth history, with zero consecutive years of increases and a 5-year CAGR not applicable.

What it means for income investors

At the new distribution rate, an investor holding 100 shares would receive $22.43 for the week, annualizing to approximately $1,166.36 if the rate held constant (though weekly amounts vary). The ex-dividend date is 2026-08-27, so investors must own shares before that date to receive this payment. For a full record of past distributions, see the dividend history page.

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