About this calendar. A research-friendly distribution calendar for seven popular income ETFs. Each row shows the most recent ex-date, record date, pay date, per-share amount, distribution rate, 30-day SEC yield (where reported), expense ratio, and the issuer's most recent estimated return of capital (ROC). Numbers come from the fund's own distribution notice and are cross-checked against at least one independent tracker.
Not a recommendation. A high distribution rate is not the same as a high or sustainable return. Many of the funds shown here pay a large share as return of capital, which reduces the NAV that supports future income. Always read the fund's prospectus and recent 19a-1 notice before relying on a payout rate.
The Calendar
| Ticker | Frequency | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Per Share | Distribution Rate | 30-Day SEC Yield | Expense Ratio | Est. ROC | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULTY YieldMax™ Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF | Weekly | 2026-08-26 | 2026-08-28 | $0.31 | 60.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 100.0% | YieldMax ETFs accessed 2026-08-27 |
| QQQI NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF | Monthly | 2026-08-19 | 2026-08-22 | $0.62 | 13.9% | — | 0.7% | 25.0% | NEOS ETFs accessed 2026-08-27 |
| SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | Monthly | 2026-08-19 | 2026-08-22 | $0.43 | 12.0% | — | 0.7% | 20.0% | NEOS ETFs accessed 2026-08-27 |
| JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | Monthly | 2026-08-01 | 2026-08-06 | $0.44 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | J.P. Morgan Asset Management accessed 2026-08-27 |
| JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Monthly | 2026-08-01 | 2026-08-06 | $0.60 | 8.7% | — | 0.3% | 0.0% | J.P. Morgan Asset Management accessed 2026-08-27 |
| MSTY YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Monthly | 2026-08-19 | 2026-08-26 | $1.13 | 76.0% | — | 1.0% | 100.0% | YieldMax ETFs accessed 2026-08-27 |
| BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Monthly (variable) | 2026-08-19 | 2026-08-26 | $0.00 | 75.5% | — | 0.9% | 100.0% | ProShares accessed 2026-08-27 |
Source per row is the issuing fund's own distribution page. Per-share figures are the most recent distribution as of the listed ex-date; future payments are not guaranteed.
How to Read the Columns
| Column | Definition | Common Mis-Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Date | The day you must own shares to receive the next distribution. Trades on or after this date settle without the right to the upcoming payout. | Not the dividend's announcement or the pay date. |
| Record Date | The issuer's record date for the distribution. Set by the fund and usually one day after the ex-date. | Not a deadline to buy. |
| Pay Date | The day cash is credited to shareholders of record on the record date. | Not when the dividend becomes available to spend. |
| Distribution Rate | The most recent per-share distribution, annualized, divided by the current market price. | Not a forecast or a guarantee of future distributions. |
| 30-Day SEC Yield | A standardized net investment income figure defined by the SEC, published in fund documents. | Not the same as the trailing distribution rate. |
| Est. ROC | Estimated Return of Capital: the share of the latest distribution the issuer classifies as a return of your own invested capital. From the most recent 19a-1 notice. | ROC is an estimate; the final classification appears on year-end tax forms. |
| Expense Ratio | Annual fee charged by the fund, deducted from net assets. | Does not include brokerage commissions or fund-level transaction costs. |
Quick Snapshot
- 7 ETFs tracked · 1 weekly, 6 monthly
- 3 funds with most recent distribution ≥50% ROC (return of capital, reduces future income support)
- Average expense ratio: 0.76%
ETF-by-ETF Notes
ULTY · YieldMax™ Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF · Weekly
Most recent distribution classified 100% return of capital per YieldMax 19a-1 notice. NAV ~$26.50; reverse-split-adjusted since Dec 2025.
- Most recent ex-date: 2026-08-26 · pay date: 2026-08-28 · per share: $0.31
- Distribution rate: 60.6% · 30-day SEC yield: -0.8% · Expense ratio: 1.3% · Estimated ROC: 100.0%
- Official source: YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF - Distributions (accessed 2026-08-27)
- Cross-check: distribution history on StockAnalysis
- Research: see our ULTY dividend article and the Dividend ETF History hub
QQQI · NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF · Monthly
Monthly variable payout based on Nasdaq-100 covered-call premiums. NAV ~$54. Yield varies with premiums and NAV.
- Most recent ex-date: 2026-08-19 · pay date: 2026-08-22 · per share: $0.62
- Distribution rate: 13.9% · 30-day SEC yield: not reported · Expense ratio: 0.7% · Estimated ROC: 25.0%
- Official source: NEOS QQQI - Distribution history (accessed 2026-08-27)
- Cross-check: distribution history on StockAnalysis
- Research: see our QQQI dividend article and the Dividend ETF History hub
SPYI · NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF · Monthly
Monthly variable payout based on S&P 500 covered-call premiums. NAV ~$45. Yield varies with premiums and NAV.
- Most recent ex-date: 2026-08-19 · pay date: 2026-08-22 · per share: $0.43
- Distribution rate: 12.0% · 30-day SEC yield: not reported · Expense ratio: 0.7% · Estimated ROC: 20.0%
- Official source: NEOS SPYI - Distribution history (accessed 2026-08-27)
- Cross-check: distribution history on StockAnalysis
- Research: see our SPYI dividend article and the Dividend ETF History hub
JEPI · JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF · Monthly
ELN-based monthly distribution. Most distributions are ordinary income; ROC is generally 0%. NAV ~$60. Yield includes a portion of capital gains taxed at the issuer's discretion.
- Most recent ex-date: 2026-08-01 · pay date: 2026-08-06 · per share: $0.44
- Distribution rate: 7.4% · 30-day SEC yield: 7.6% · Expense ratio: 0.3% · Estimated ROC: 0.0%
- Official source: JPMorgan JEPI - Distributions & yield (accessed 2026-08-27)
- Cross-check: distribution history on StockAnalysis
- Research: see our JEPI dividend article and the Dividend ETF History hub
JEPQ · JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF · Monthly
Nasdaq-100 ELN-based monthly distribution. Yield varies with ELN premiums. NAV ~$55.
- Most recent ex-date: 2026-08-01 · pay date: 2026-08-06 · per share: $0.60
- Distribution rate: 8.7% · 30-day SEC yield: not reported · Expense ratio: 0.3% · Estimated ROC: 0.0%
- Official source: JPMorgan JEPQ - Distributions & yield (accessed 2026-08-27)
- Cross-check: distribution history on StockAnalysis
- Research: see our JEPQ dividend article and the Dividend ETF History hub
MSTY · YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF · Monthly
Most recent distribution largely return of capital. The yield reflects recent MSTR volatility and covered-call premiums; total return depends on MSTR price action.
- Most recent ex-date: 2026-08-19 · pay date: 2026-08-26 · per share: $1.13
- Distribution rate: 76.0% · 30-day SEC yield: not reported · Expense ratio: 1.0% · Estimated ROC: 100.0%
- Official source: YieldMax MSTY - Distributions (accessed 2026-08-27)
- Cross-check: distribution history on StockAnalysis
- Research: see our MSTY dividend article and the Dividend ETF History hub
BITO · ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF · Monthly (variable)
BITO distributes realized Bitcoin-futures roll gains (rare) plus short-term capital gains from its futures positions, not a recurring income stream. The headline 'yield' is dominated by past capital gains, not future cash distributions.
- Most recent ex-date: 2026-08-19 · pay date: 2026-08-26 · per share: $0.00
- Distribution rate: 75.5% · 30-day SEC yield: not reported · Expense ratio: 0.9% · Estimated ROC: 100.0%
- Official source: ProShares BITO - Distributions & tax (accessed 2026-08-27)
- Cross-check: distribution history on StockAnalysis
- Research: see our BITO dividend article and the Dividend ETF History hub
FAQ
What is the difference between distribution rate and yield?
The distribution rate annualizes the most recent per-share distribution and divides by the current market price. It can swing from one distribution to the next, especially for funds with variable monthly payouts. The 30-day SEC yield is a standardized calculation meant to be comparable across funds. They are different measures, and the right one depends on what you are comparing.
Why is the rate so high for some funds (ULTY, MSTY, BITO)?
For ULTY and MSTY, the headline rate mainly reflects weekly or monthly cash distributions that the issuer has classified largely as return of capital, while the fund's NAV grinds down over time. For BITO, the headline rate is dominated by realized capital gains from Bitcoin futures positions; BITO does not generate recurring income. Use these as context, not as a target income number.
How often is this page updated?
The "Last refreshed" date at the top of the page is the calendar date this table was re-verified against issuer sources. Each ETF's distribution frequency (weekly or monthly) determines how often the ex-date and pay-date columns advance. We do not auto-refresh; a researcher re-verifies figures before each update.
Where does the estimate of return of capital come from?
Each fund publishes a 19a-1 notice before its distribution describing how much of the upcoming payout is expected to come from ROC. This estimate is preliminary; the final figure appears on year-end tax statements (Form 1099-DIV).
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Methodology, Sources, and Limits
All figures are drawn from the fund's own most recent distribution notice (issuer website, prospectus, fact sheet or 19a-1 notice) and cross-checked against StockAnalysis, Dividend.com or yield provider trackers. Distribution rate = latest per-share distribution annualized divided by current market price. 30-day SEC yield is the standardized net investment income figure published by the issuer. ROC is the issuer's most recent 19a-1 estimate unless flagged 'final'. Past distributions do not predict future payments.
Source priority, highest to lowest: (1) issuer fund page and prospectus, (2) issuer's monthly distribution notice or 19a-1, (3) SEC EDGAR filings, (4) major exchange listings, (5) independent trackers (StockAnalysis, Dividend.com, Yahoo Finance) used for cross-check only. We do not copy aggregator figures as primary sources, and we do not invent figures when the issuer has not yet published.
Limits of this page. This calendar is a research summary, not a data feed. Amounts and dates change between refreshes, and distribution rates move with NAV. The page is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Verify a fund's current figures on the issuer's own page before any decision; the link in each row's "Source" column points there.
For research on individual ETFs, see the Dividend ETF History hub, the High-Yield Dividend Stocks hub, or the Stocks list. For an estimator that projects forward income, see the Dividend Calculator.