XYLD Dividend History & Analysis | 11% Yield
XYLD has a dividend yield of 11% and paid 4.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 392 M | 80.69% | 281.17% |
| NVDY | 1,278 M | 61.24% | 273.25% |
| WNTR | 94 M | 89.87% | 147.47% |
| SMCY | 104 M | 100.22% | 120.72% |
| MSTY | 1,054 M | 95.00% | 126.06% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 392 M | 944.62% | 83.3% |
| TSPY | 239 M | 303.56% | 100.0% |
| QDVO | 577 M | 285.79% | 100.0% |
| TSMY | 64 M | 238.49% | 100.0% |
| RDTE | 149 M | 227.39% | 100.0% |
5.50% Yield EIPI Exchange-Traded Fund VIII
6.91% Yield
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-26 | 0.3905 | +14.4% | 1% | |
| 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-26 | 0.3412 | -5.1% | 0.84% | |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-23 | 0.3597 | +10.6% | 0.89% | |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-30 | 0.3252 | -18.8% | 0.8% | |
| 2025-11-24 | 2025-11-24 | 2025-12-02 | 0.4003 | +0.9% | 1% | |
| 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-27 | 0.3967 | +31.5% | 1.01% | |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-29 | 0.3016 | -4.6% | 0.77% | |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-25 | 0.3163 | +1.2% | 0.82% | |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-28 | 0.3126 | -19.3% | 0.81% | |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-30 | 0.3872 | -0.5% | 1.01% | |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-27 | Monthly | 0.3893 | +3.2% | 1.02% |
| 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-28 | Monthly | 0.3774 | -5.9% | 1.01% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.401 | +37.9% | 1.01% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-03 | Monthly | 0.2907 | -22.1% | 0.69% |
| 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-28 | Monthly | 0.373 | -68.6% | 0.88% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-07 | Monthly | 1.1896 | +220.6% | 2.84% |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-25 | Monthly | 0.371 | -3.9% | 0.89% |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-28 | Monthly | 0.386 | +12.9% | 0.93% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.3419 | -14.5% | 0.83% |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-26 | Monthly | 0.4 | +28% | 0.98% |
| 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-29 | Monthly | 0.3126 | +13.1% | 0.77% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-01 | Monthly | 0.2764 | -2% | 0.69% |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-29 | Monthly | 0.2819 | -17.2% | 0.7% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.3404 | +5.7% | 0.86% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-26 | Monthly | 0.3219 | +6.7% | 0.8% |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-28 | Monthly | 0.3017 | -3.9% | 0.76% |
| 2024-01-22 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-30 | Monthly | 0.3138 | +8.4% | 0.79% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-08 | Monthly | 0.2896 | +8.5% | 0.73% |
| 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-29 | Monthly | 0.2668 | -30.4% | 0.69% |
| 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.3835 | +15.1% | 1.01% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-26 | Monthly | 0.3333 | -12.4% | 0.84% |
| 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-29 | Monthly | 0.3803 | +32.4% | 0.95% |
| 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-01 | Monthly | 0.2872 | -12.3% | 0.7% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-28 | Monthly | 0.3274 | +15.3% | 0.8% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.284 | -24.5% | 0.7% |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-02 | Monthly | 0.376 | -5.8% | 0.93% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-28 | Monthly | 0.3989 | -2.3% | 1.01% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-01 | Monthly | 0.4081 | -0.5% | 1.01% |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-24 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.4101 | +7.3% | 1.02% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-09 | Monthly | 0.3822 | -5.7% | 0.97% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.4052 | +1.1% | 1.02% |
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-01 | Monthly | 0.4007 | -1% | 1.02% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-27 | Monthly | 0.4046 | -6.7% | 1.02% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-30 | Monthly | 0.4338 | -1.1% | 1.01% |
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-07-19 | 2022-07-26 | Monthly | 0.4386 | +3.9% | 1.02% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-29 | Monthly | 0.4223 | -4.3% | 1% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-01 | Monthly | 0.4411 | -10.8% | 1.01% |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-04-19 | 2022-04-26 | Monthly | 0.4947 | -1.3% | 1.01% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-29 | Monthly | 0.5014 | +3.7% | 1.02% |
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-02 | Monthly | 0.4835 | 0% | 1.02% |
XYLD Dividend FAQ
XYLD is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that primarily invests in the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index. This index strategy involves holding a portfolio of S&P 500 stocks and selling covered call options on those stocks. The covered call strategy aims to generate income through option premiums, which can be attractive in a stable or moderately rising market.
What is the Dividend Yield of XYLD?
As of April 2026, XYLD's dividend yield is 10.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.30 USD by the current share price of 39.13.
Does XYLD pay a dividend?
As of April 2026, XYLD paid a dividend of 4.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-23 and the payout was 0.3905 USD.
How often does XYLD pay dividends?
XYLD pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, XYLD has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-23.
XYLD dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for XYLD for the next payments are between 0.352 (-9.9%) and 0.401 (+2.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 11.6%.
Will XYLD pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3905 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for SP500 Covered Call (XYLD) is currently unknown.
What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for XYLD?
The next Ex-Dividend date for SP500 Covered Call (XYLD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
What is the Dividend Growth of XYLD?
XYLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.75% per year. Negative growth: XYLD's dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of XYLD?
XYLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.4%. If you bought XYLD's shares at 27.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.4% of your original purchase price.
What is the Payout Consistency of XYLD?
XYLD Payout Consistency is 93.9%. 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: SP500 Covered Call has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does XYLD have a good Dividend Yield?
XYLD's 10.98% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.
What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of XYLD?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of XYLD is unknown.
What is the Dividend Rating of XYLD?
XYLD's Overall Dividend Rating is 49.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-03-28 02:36 UTC