# iShares HYG Premium Income+ ETF (HYGW) — Dividends

HYGW · BATS · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/hygw/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $3.12 |
| Forward yield | 11.12% |
| Growth streak | — |

iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF pays a monthly distribution. Its most recent payment was $0.37 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of October 2, 2026 and a pay date of October 7, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $3.12 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 11.12% at a share price of $28.04.

The amount varies widely from month to month. Ex-dates usually fall in the first few business days of the month, with payment three to six days later. The history shown starts in March 2025. The eleven payments with ex-dates from March to December 2025 ranged from $0.16 to $0.56 and added up to $3.42. The highest was in May 2025. December 2025 had two ex-dates, on December 2 and December 23, and no January 2026 ex-date is listed.

In 2026, nine payments so far have ranged from $0.17 to $0.47 and added up to $2.35. The highest this year was in April. The average payment this year has been about $0.26, compared with about $0.31 for the payments listed in 2025. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in early November 2026 and be paid a few days later.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.37 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | $0.17 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.23 |
| May 4, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.47 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | $0.28 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | $0.27 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.30 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | $0.42 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | $0.39 |
| May 2, 2025 | May 7, 2025 | $0.56 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.35 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | $0.21 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares HYG Premium Income+ ETF (HYGW) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares HYG Premium Income+ ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.37 per share.

### What is HYGW's distribution yield?

iShares HYG Premium Income+ ETF paid $3.12 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 11.12% at the last price of $28.03. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is HYGW's most recent ex-distribution date?

iShares HYG Premium Income+ ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 2, 2026, payable on Oct 7, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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