YRAM dividend: payout history, ex-dates and yield
YieldMax Memory and Storage Portfolio Option Income ETF · YieldMax · pays weekly
Quick answer
YRAM's latest payout was $0.3242 a share, ex-date 4 November 2026. At that rate it yields about 50% a year at the 5 Nov price of $33.71. Payouts have fallen 4 times in a row, from $0.4214 on 7 Oct. YieldMax's latest Section 19(a) notice estimated 99% of the 15 Oct payout as return of capital, a tax classification (what that means).YRAM dividend history
Every YRAM payout per share, newest first. It pays weekly.
| Ex-date | Pay date | Payout | Change | Return of capital (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | – | $0.3242 | −4.4% | – |
| 28 Oct 2026 | – | $0.3392 | −1.9% | – |
| 21 Oct 2026 | – | $0.3458 | −10.8% | – |
| 14 Oct 2026 | – | $0.3877 | −8.0% | 99% |
| 7 Oct 2026 | – | $0.4214 | +0.1% | 96% |
| 30 Sep 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 | $0.4209 | +0.2% | 99% |
| 23 Sep 2026 | 24 Sep 2026 | $0.4200 | +7.8% | 0% |
| 16 Sep 2026 | 17 Sep 2026 | $0.3895 | −6.3% | 97% |
| 9 Sep 2026 | 10 Sep 2026 | $0.4155 | 100% |
YRAM payouts by tax character
As estimated by YieldMax in its Section 19(a) notices. This is an accounting classification for tax purposes, not a measure of the fund's performance. Final figures are on Form 1099-DIV. Not tax advice.
6 notices in 2026, $2.46 a share in total
- Net investment income
- $0.46 · 19%
- Capital gains
- $0.00 · 0%
- Return of capital
- $2.00 · 81%
| Paid | Total | Income | Capital gains | Return of capital | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | $0.3877 | $0.0055 | $0.0000 | $0.3822 | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | $0.4214 | $0.0169 | $0.0000 | $0.4045 | |
| 1 Oct 2026 | $0.4209 | $0.0060 | $0.0000 | $0.4149 | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 17 Sep 2026 | $0.3895 | $0.0105 | $0.0000 | $0.3790 | |
| 10 Sep 2026 | $0.4155 | $0.0008 | $0.0000 | $0.4147 |
YRAM fund facts
As published by YieldMax for 6 November 2026, with the change since 7 Oct 2026.
Why the distribution rate and the SEC yield are so different
They measure different things. The distribution rate annualises the latest payout against the share price. The SEC 30-day yield is a standard formula that counts only the fund's net investment income, such as dividends and interest, after expenses. Option premium is not included in it, so for option-income funds the two figures are usually far apart.
YRAM total return vs the market
Total return with payouts reinvested, to 5 November 2026. SPY tracks the S&P 500, QQQ the Nasdaq-100.
| Fund | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRAM | −35.9% | – | – | – |
| SPY (S&P 500) | −5.4% | −4.5% | +1.8% | +9.3% |
| QQQ (Nasdaq-100) | −14.4% | −9.7% | −4.9% | +4.3% |
- 12-month high
- $56.48 · 22 Sep 2026
- Latest close
- $33.71 · 5 Nov 2026
- Below 12-month high
- −40.3%
What happens to the price on the ex-date
On an ex-date the payout leaves the fund, so the price usually falls by about that amount. Over YRAM's last 9 ex-dates the closing price fell a median $0.23, against a median payout of $0.39. The price also moves with the market on the day.
| Ex-date | Payout | Close the day before | Close on the ex-date | Price change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | $0.3242 | $42.45 | $39.91 | −$2.54 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | $0.3392 | $45.31 | $47.46 | +$2.15 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | $0.3458 | $44.21 | $44.82 | +$0.61 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | $0.3877 | $48.79 | $46.11 | −$2.68 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | $0.4214 | $53.34 | $53.34 | +$0.00 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | $0.4209 | $54.30 | $53.99 | −$0.31 |
| 23 Sep 2026 | $0.4200 | $56.48 | $54.76 | −$1.72 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | $0.3895 | $50.06 | $49.83 | −$0.23 |
What YRAM holds
From YieldMax's holdings file, 6 November 2026: 10 positions plus 26 option contracts.
Largest holdings
- 41.2%
- 38.9%
- 15.3%
- 5.2%
- 4.9%
- 4.5%
- 4.0%
- 3.4%
- 3.1%
- 2.7%
Its options, on 12 underlyings
Expiring 13 Nov 2026 to 18 Dec 2026. Selling a call brings in premium and gives up gains above its strike; buying a put limits losses below its strike; selling a put brings in premium and adds exposure if the price falls towards its strike.
YRAM changes
No closures, strategy changes or unusual payouts recorded for YRAM.
YRAM questions
How often does YRAM pay a dividend?
Weekly. Its recent ex-dates fell on a Wednesday. It has paid 9 times since 9 Sep 2026 in our records.
When is YRAM's next ex-date?
Expected 11 November 2026, based on its weekly pattern; not yet declared. You must own YRAM before the ex-date to receive it. In 4 of the last 5 payouts the amount was declared the day before the ex-date.
How much does YRAM pay per share?
The latest payout was $0.3242 a share (ex-date 4 November 2026). Over its last 9 payouts it averaged $0.3849.
What is YRAM's dividend yield?
About 50% a year if the latest payout repeated for a year at the 5 November 2026 price of $33.71. Payouts change, so this is not a forecast.
Is YRAM's dividend return of capital?
In YRAM's Section 19(a) notices, YieldMax estimated 99% of the 15 October 2026 payout as return of capital. This is a tax classification, not a measure of the fund's performance: return of capital usually lowers your cost basis instead of being taxed as income now. Estimates can change, and the final figures are on your year-end Form 1099-DIV. Ask a tax adviser how it applies to you.
How big is YRAM?
YieldMax reported net assets of $5.1M on 6 November 2026, down from $6.6M on 7 October 2026.
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Sources and method
Payouts from YieldMax's website and data files, checked against its Section 19(a) notices where published. Return-of-capital figures are the fund's own estimates from those notices, reported as published; they are a tax classification, not a measure of performance, and the final figures are on Form 1099-DIV. Prices and total returns from daily closing prices adjusted for splits and payouts. Holdings and fund facts from YieldMax's daily files. For information only, not investment or tax advice. More on our method.