YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAX) Dividend
YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAX) currently pays a dividend yield of 40.57%, distributing $3.12 per share annually ($0.06 per payment). The company operates in the Technology sector.
This is a trailing yield: the last 12 months of distributions divided by today's share price. A figure this high almost always means an option-income fund that sells upside for premium and pays the premium out as distributions, so the share price erodes while the headline yield stays enormous. It is not a forecast, and it is not free money — a large part of it is your own capital coming back to you. Check the fund's NAV trend before treating any of it as income.
YMAX dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 40.57% (option-income fund) |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.12 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.06 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Sector | Technology |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $7.69 |
What YMAX pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 40.57% yield, $10,000 invested in YMAX generates about $4,057.00 per year. Share counts below use an implied price of $7.69, derived from the $3.12 annual dividend and the 40.57% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 130 | $405.70 | — |
| $5,000 | 650.2 | $2,028.50 | — |
| $10,000 | 1,300.3 | $4,057.00 | — |
| $25,000 | 3,250.8 | $10,142.50 | — |
| $100,000 | 13,003.2 | $40,570.00 | — |
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 YMAX's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.93%. YMAX's 40.57% is 36.64 percentage points above that median, ranking 52nd of 713 by yield.
Within Technology, where we track 56 names, the median yield is 0.73% — putting YMAX 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.
YMAX dividend FAQ
When is the next YMAX ex-dividend date?
The next YMAX 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 YMAX's dividend yield?
YMAX currently yields 40.57%, based on $3.12 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does YMAX pay dividends?
YMAX pays weekly of about $0.06 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of YMAX generate?
At the current 40.57% yield, $10,000 invested in YMAX would produce roughly $4,057.00 per year, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is YMAX a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. YMAX is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
YMAX dividend history
DivTrkr holds 105 recorded YMAX dividend payments going back to 2024. See the full YMAX dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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