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XYLD Dividend History

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF — 154 payments on record since 2013. Current yield: 10.54% (monthly).

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XYLD Dividend History

Ex-DateAmountChangeYield
Apr 20, 2026$0.3522-9.8%10.43%
Mar 23, 2026$0.3905+14.4%11.56%
Feb 23, 2026$0.3412-5.1%10.10%
Jan 20, 2026$0.3597+10.6%10.65%
Dec 22, 2025$0.3252-18.8%9.63%
Nov 24, 2025$0.4003+0.9%11.85%
Oct 20, 2025$0.3967+31.5%11.75%
Sep 22, 2025$0.3016-4.6%8.93%
Aug 18, 2025$0.3163+1.2%9.37%
Jul 21, 2025$0.3126-19.3%9.26%

XYLD price return since first dividend

How much XYLD's share price has moved since the first recorded payment. Pair with the dividend bars above to separate capital return from income return — together they make up total return, which headline yield alone doesn't capture.

Cumulative price return: -2.99%

Cumulative dividends collected

Running total of per-share distributions since the first payment on record. A buy-and-hold XYLD share has collected this much in dividends.

Total collected per share since inception: $43.43

XYLD DRIP calculator

Compound XYLD's 10.5% yield

Pre-filled with live XYLD data and 154 payments on record. Model 1, 5, or 10-year DRIP returns with after-tax math and Bull/Base/Bear scenarios. (Monthly payments.)

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About XYLD Dividends

This page shows the complete XYLD dividend payment history, including ex-dates, payment dates, and per-share amounts. The chart above visualizes the trend of dividend payments over time, making it easy to spot increases, decreases, or irregular payouts.

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) is issued by Global X. Same at-the-money buy-write strategy as QYLD but on the S&P 500 Index. Monthly distributions for 12+ years, forward yield ~9-10%, expense ratio 0.60%. Lower yield than QYLD because S&P 500 options command thinner premiums than Nasdaq-100 options (lower implied volatility). Tends to hold up better in drawdowns than QYLD but compresses less in low-vol periods.

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XYLD dividend history — frequently asked questions

How often does XYLD pay dividends?▾
XYLD pays dividends monthly. The dividend history table and chart above show every payment XYLD has made, with the ex-dividend date, payment date, and per-share amount. The ex-date is the cutoff — you must own XYLD before the ex-date to receive that payment; buying on or after the ex-date means you get the next one instead.
What does the XYLD dividend history chart show?▾
The chart plots the per-share amount of every dividend XYLD has paid, oriented left-to-right from oldest to newest. A rising trend means distributions are growing; a falling trend means they are shrinking. For XYLD, the current yield is roughly 10.54% on a trailing twelve-month basis. Pay attention to the shape of the curve — steady growth is a very different risk profile from a jagged curve with big month-to-month swings, which is common for options-income ETFs.
Are XYLD dividends qualified or ordinary?▾
XYLD distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, short-term capital gains, and return of capital. The exact breakdown is disclosed each year on the 1099-DIV. Covered-call ETFs vary — some lean qualified, some lean ordinary, depending on the exact options strategy used. For tax planning, look at the fund's most recent 19a-1 notice or consult a tax advisor.
Why did XYLD distributions change so much month to month?▾
Options-income ETFs like XYLD generate distributions from selling call options, and option premium is a direct function of implied volatility. When the underlying is volatile, premium is fat and distributions are big; when the underlying is calm, premium shrinks and distributions fall. A 40% month-over-month change is normal. Large drops usually mean the underlying had a quiet month; large rises usually mean the underlying had a choppy or declining month with elevated volatility.
Where does this XYLD dividend data come from?▾
Dividend records are sourced from official issuer dividend calendars and cross-referenced against press releases. Ex-dates and payment dates are the official dates as reported. For YieldMax funds specifically, we also ingest the weekly announcement press releases — that is why YieldMax ticker pages show upcoming announcements.