SQY declares $0.2477 weekly distribution, 2.4% below last week

SQY (YieldMax XYZ Option Income Strategy ETF) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.2477 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date 2026-08-13. This amount is 2.4% lower than the previous distribution of $0.2538, continuing the ETF's pattern of variable weekly payments.

The numbers

SQY's distributions have fluctuated recently: $0.3659 on 2026-07-09, $0.3332 on 2026-07-16, $0.3019 on 2026-07-23, $0.244 on 2026-07-30, $0.2538 on 2026-08-06, and now $0.2477. The trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 196.19%, based on TTM dividend per share of $20.5807 and a current price of $10.49. The ETF has no dividend growth history (5-yr CAGR not applicable) and has not increased distributions for consecutive years.

What it means for income investors

At the new weekly rate, an investor holding 100 shares would receive $24.77 per week, or an annualized rate of approximately $1,288.04 (assuming the same weekly payment for a year). However, SQY's distributions are variable and can change week to week, so this annualized figure is not guaranteed. Investors should review the payment history to understand the variability.

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