SPXX Dividend History & Analysis | 7.8% Yield

SPXX has a dividend yield of 7.8% and paid 1.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.76%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.38%
Consistency Lifetime 94.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.34%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 82.90%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 6.7%
Total Return 5y: 63.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CII 888 M 17.4% 32.9%
MCN 163 M 12.9% 18.1%
IGA 173 M 11.3% 18.7%
IGD 556 M 11.4% 18.2%
IDE 205 M 11.3% 18.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CII 888 M 36.9% 92.2%
EOI 696 M 8.10% 93.3%
NFJ 1,318 M 7.90% 91.0%
IGD 556 M 5.74% 90.6%
BOE 711 M 7.14% 89.5%

SPXX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.338 0% 1.91%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.338 0% 1.86%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.338 0% 1.97%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.338 0% 2.03%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.338 15% 1.94%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.8%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.84%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.89%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.98%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.97%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.88%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.97%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.72%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.85%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.88%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.294 20% 1.75%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.245 0% 1.38%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.245 0% 1.36%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.245 0% 1.32%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.245 0% 1.52%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.245 -7.5% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.265 -5.4% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.28 10.7% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.253 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.253 5.4% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.24 -4% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.25 -4.2% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.261 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.261 -6.8% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

SPXX Dividend FAQ

The Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (NYSE: SPXX) is a U.S.-based derivative-income fund that seeks to enhance returns by writing (selling) options against the S&P 500 index. Its ticker is SPXX and it is classified as a fund rather than an ETF, with a primary focus on generating income through option premiums while maintaining exposure to the broad U.S. equity market.

What is the Dividend Yield of SPXX?

As of February 2026, SPXX`s dividend yield is 7.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.35 USD by the current share price of 17.91.

Does SPXX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SPXX paid a dividend of 1.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.338 USD.

How often does SPXX pay dividends?

SPXX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SPXX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

SPXX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SPXX for the next 4 payments are between 0.292 (-13.6%) and 0.306 (-9.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SPXX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.338 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nuveen SP500 Dynamic (SPXX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SPXX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nuveen SP500 Dynamic (SPXX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SPXX?

SPXX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.38% per year.
Strong growth: SPXX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SPXX?

SPXX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.3%. If you bought SPXX's shares at 10.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SPXX?

SPXX Payout Consistency is 94.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Nuveen SP500 Dynamic has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SPXX have a good Dividend Yield?

SPXX`s 7.76% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SPXX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SPXX is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SPXX?

SPXX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 82.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21