# YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) — Dividends

MSTY · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | weekly |
| Trailing 12 months | $15.69 |
| Forward yield | 102.89% |
| Growth streak | — |

YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF pays its distributions weekly. Its most recent distribution was $0.25 per share, with an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of October 15, 2026 and a pay date of October 16, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $16.30 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 106.88% at a share price of $15.25.

Distributions began in April 2024 and were paid about once a month until October 2025, when the fund moved to a weekly schedule. The nine distributions in 2024 ranged from $1.85 to $4.42 and added up to $27.51. In 2025, the only complete calendar year, 21 distributions added up to $18.63. The ten paid from January to September ranged from $1.01 to $2.37.

The weekly payments from late October to early December 2025 were between $0.14 and $0.21. From mid-December the weekly amounts were larger. In 2026, 42 distributions so far have ranged from $0.15 to $0.56 and added up to $13.05. Since July, amounts have been between $0.15 and $0.34. Ex-dates now fall on a Thursday, with payment the next day. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution on October 22, 2026 and be paid the following day.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.25 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.31 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.34 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | $0.31 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $0.28 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.23 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.25 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) pay a distribution?

Yes. YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF pays a weekly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.25 per share.

### What is MSTY's distribution yield?

YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF paid $15.69 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 102.89% at the last price of $15.25. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 15, 2026, payable on Oct 16, 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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