Defiance Leveraged Long + Income MSTR ETF (MST) Dividend
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income MSTR ETF (MST) currently pays a dividend yield of 38.28%, distributing $5.51 per share annually ($0.11 per payment). The company operates in the Diversified Fund sector.
MST dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 38.28% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $5.51 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.11 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Sector | Diversified Fund |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $14.40 |
What MST pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 38.28% yield, $10,000 invested in MST generates about $3,828.00 per year. Share counts below use an implied price of $14.40, derived from the $5.51 annual dividend and the 38.28% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 69.4 | $382.80 | — |
| $5,000 | 347.2 | $1,914.00 | — |
| $10,000 | 694.5 | $3,828.00 | — |
| $25,000 | 1,736.2 | $9,570.00 | — |
| $100,000 | 6,944.8 | $38,280.00 | — |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each payment — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
How MST's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.93%. MST's 38.28% is 34.35 percentage points above that median, ranking 60th of 713 by yield.
Within Diversified Fund, where we track 111 names, the median yield is 20.33% — putting MST above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
MST dividend FAQ
When is the next MST ex-dividend date?
The next MST ex-dividend date is September 9, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 30, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is MST's dividend yield?
MST currently yields 38.28%, based on $5.51 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does MST pay dividends?
MST pays weekly of about $0.11 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of MST generate?
At the current 38.28% yield, $10,000 invested in MST would produce roughly $3,828.00 per year, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is MST a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. MST is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
MST dividend history
DivTrkr holds 62 recorded MST dividend payments going back to 2025. See the full MST dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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