YieldMax Innovation Option Inco (OARK) Dividend
YieldMax Innovation Option Inco (OARK) currently pays a dividend yield of 23.90%, distributing $7.23 per share annually ($0.14 per payment). It is an exchange-traded fund, so its distribution reflects the dividends collected from its underlying holdings.
OARK dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 23.90% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $7.23 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.14 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 27, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Type | Exchange-Traded Fund |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $30.24 |
What OARK pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 23.90% yield, $10,000 invested in OARK generates about $2,390.00 per year. Share counts below use an implied price of $30.24, derived from the $7.23 annual dividend and the 23.90% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 33.1 | $239.00 | — |
| $5,000 | 165.3 | $1,195.00 | — |
| $10,000 | 330.7 | $2,390.00 | — |
| $25,000 | 826.6 | $5,975.00 | — |
| $100,000 | 3,306.6 | $23,900.00 | — |
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 OARK's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.76%. OARK's 23.90% is 20.14 percentage points above that median, ranking 81st of 713 by yield.
Among the 87 dividend ETFs we track, the median yield is 4.75% — putting OARK above that group. 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
Payout ratio is not reported for OARK because it is a fund rather than an operating company — an ETF distributes the income it collects from its holdings, so there are no company earnings to measure the payout against.
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 fund pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
OARK dividend FAQ
When is the next OARK ex-dividend date?
The next OARK ex-dividend date is August 27, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 17, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is OARK's dividend yield?
OARK currently yields 23.90%, based on $7.23 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does OARK pay dividends?
OARK pays weekly of about $0.14 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of OARK generate?
At the current 23.90% yield, $10,000 invested in OARK would produce roughly $2,390.00 per year, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is OARK a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. OARK is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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