YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAX) Dividend
YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAX) currently pays a dividend yield of 70.01%, distributing $5.32 per share annually ($0.06 per payment). The company operates in the Technology sector.
YMAX dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 70.01% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $5.32 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.06 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 29, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Sector | Technology |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $7.60 |
What YMAX pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 70.01% yield, $10,000 invested in YMAX generates about $7,001.00 per year. Share counts below use an implied price of $7.60, derived from the $5.32 annual dividend and the 70.01% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 131.5 | $700.10 | — |
| $5,000 | 657.5 | $3,500.50 | — |
| $10,000 | 1,315 | $7,001.00 | — |
| $25,000 | 3,287.5 | $17,502.50 | — |
| $100,000 | 13,149.9 | $70,010.00 | — |
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 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. YMAX's 70.01% is 66.26 percentage points above that median, ranking 51st of 584 by yield.
Within Technology, where we track 52 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 August 29, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 19, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is YMAX's dividend yield?
YMAX currently yields 70.01%, based on $5.32 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 70.01% yield, $10,000 invested in YMAX would produce roughly $7,001.00 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.
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