NVDY dividend calculator
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Defaults come from NVDY's verified data shown above. Distribution growth defaults to 0% because option-income distributions vary with market conditions rather than growing like dividends.
This is the amount at NVDY's currentdistribution rate. Option-income distributions vary month to month and the share price can erode, so neither the income nor the value of that principal is guaranteed — treat it as a snapshot at today's rate, not a fixed requirement or a safe permanent income.
Educational purposes only. This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Projections are hypothetical illustrations based on historical data and simplified assumptions — actual results will differ. Consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.
Data as of , verified against: yieldmaxetfs.com. Official fund/IR page: NVDY ↗. Prices and yields change daily — figures here are for modeling, not trading.
NVDY at a glance
YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF. NVDY sells options on NVIDIA stock through a synthetic covered-call strategy, distributing the premium as income. Upside participation is capped; NAV tracks NVDA's volatility.
- Distribution rate
- 47.09%
- annualized from the latest payment
- Share price
- $12.89
- as of Jun 11, 2026
- Payment schedule
- Weekly
- Expense ratio
- 0.99%
NVDY income at standard investment amounts
| Investment | Income / year (current rate) | Income / month (current rate) |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $471 | $39 |
| $10,000 | $4,709 | $392 |
| $50,000 | $23,545 | $1,962 |
| $100,000 | $47,091 | $3,924 |
At NVDY's current distribution rate, before tax — a snapshot at today's rate, not a forecast. Option-income distributions vary month to month and the share price (NAV) can erode, so this income is not guaranteed. We don't show a multi-year compounded total for these funds because projecting a fixed rate at a flat share price would overstate the result.
Recent distribution history
| Ex-dividend date | Distribution / share |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | $0.1194 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $0.1313 |
| May 28, 2026 | $0.1247 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.1354 |
| May 14, 2026 | $0.1509 |
| May 7, 2026 | $0.1281 |
Option-income distributions vary period to period — recent amounts are not a guaranteed run-rate.
NVDY pays weekly; distribution amounts vary with NVIDIA's option market. The distribution rate shown is the sponsor's annualized figure from the latest payment. No price trend is assumed by default; set your own under Adjust assumptions.
Tax treatment of NVDY distributions
Distributions are option income on a single underlying stock — taxed largely as ordinary income, often with a significant return-of-capital portion. Distribution amounts vary month to month. See the fund's 19a-1 notices.
More detail: qualified vs. ordinary dividends. Set the matching tax rate in the calculator to see after-tax results.
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NVDY dividend questions
- What is NVDY's distribution rate?
- As of June 11, 2026, NVDY's distribution rate is 47.09%, annualized from its most recent payment as stated by the fund sponsor. For funds like NVDY, trailing-twelve-month figures can be misleading because both the share price and the payout change quickly — see the note below the calculator.
- How often does NVDY pay distributions?
- NVDY pays weekly. The most recent distribution was $0.1194 per share (ex-date June 11, 2026).
- How much income does $10,000 of NVDY generate?
- At the current rate, about $4,709 per year (≈ $392 per month) before taxes — but option-income distributions vary, so treat that as a snapshot rather than a fixed rate.
- How many shares of NVDY do I need for $1,000 a month?
- At NVDY's current distribution rate (47.09%), about 1,977 shares — roughly $25,483 invested — would generate $1,000 per month before taxes. Because option-income distributions vary month to month and the share price can erode, treat that as a snapshot at today's rate, not a guaranteed or permanent income. Use the income-target calculator above to try other amounts.
- How much will $10,000 in NVDY be worth in 10 years with dividends reinvested?
- There's no honest single number here for NVDY. Projecting its distribution rate forward at a flat share price would overstate the result wildly, because option-income distributions vary and these funds' share price (NAV) has historically eroded — the page's own data shows it. At NVDY's current 47.09% rate, $10,000 produces about $4,709 per year (≈ $392 per month) before tax — a present-rate snapshot, not a guaranteed 10-year outcome. Use the "Reach an income target" calculator above, which is what these funds are actually bought for.
- Are NVDY's distributions qualified dividends?
- Distributions are option income on a single underlying stock — taxed largely as ordinary income, often with a significant return-of-capital portion. Distribution amounts vary month to month. See the fund's 19a-1 notices.
- Why does the calculator assume 0% distribution growth for NVDY?
- NVDY's distributions come from option premium, which rises and falls with market volatility instead of growing the way company dividends do. Compounding a past "growth rate" forward produces misleading projections, so the default holds distributions flat — you can change it under "Adjust assumptions."
How this calculator works (assumptions & method)
- The simulation steps month by month. Share price compounds at the annual price-growth rate; monthly contributions buy shares at that month's price; dividends arrive on the fund's real payment schedule (monthly, quarterly, etc.) and — with DRIP on — buy more shares the day they're paid.
- Dividend per share steps up once per year at the dividend-growth rate, matching how companies actually raise dividends. Weekly payers are modeled as monthly; the compounding difference is negligible.
- The tax rate applies to dividends only, at payment time. Price gains are treated as unrealized (no capital-gains tax is modeled). 0% approximates a tax-advantaged account like an IRA or 401(k).
- With DRIP off, dividends accumulate as uninvested cash earning nothing — the cleanest way to isolate what reinvestment itself contributes.
- Default yield, growth, and schedule come from the ticker's verified data (sources and date shown on the page). Historical rates are held constant for the whole horizon — real markets won't do that, which is why this is an illustration, not a forecast. Fund fees are already reflected in historical figures; the model adds no other costs.