BABO Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (in 2 days) | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 9 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 16 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 (in 30 days) | Oct 22, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 37 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 (in 44 days) | Nov 5, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (in 58 days) | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 79 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.0775 | $7.75 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BABO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.1075 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BABO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 298 | $2,236 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,489 | $11,181 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,978 | $22,362 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 53.66%. $10,000 in BABO would currently pay about $5,366 a year ($447 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BABO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.059 | -15.7% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | — | $0.07 | -13.6% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.081 | -19.0% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.10 | -39.0% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | — | $0.164 | +31.2% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.125 | +52.4% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | $0.082 | +20.6% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.068 | +13.3% |
| Jul 9, 2026 | — | $0.06 | +11.1% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.054 | -18.2% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.066 | -8.3% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.072 | -15.3% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.085 | -4.5% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $0.089 | +2.3% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.087 | +10.1% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.079 | -22.5% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.102 | +10.9% |
| May 7, 2026 | — | $0.092 | -8.9% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.101 | +21.7% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | $0.083 | -8.8% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $0.091 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | — | $0.091 | +4.6% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | — | $0.087 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.087 | -6.5% |
Payout risk check
BABO's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 63/100).
Its share price moved -53.2% over the past year.
A 104.6% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF
The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks current income while maintaining the opportunity for exposure to the share price of the common stock of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (“BABA”), subject to a limit on potential investment gains. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: YieldMax ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Sep 6, 2024. 62 payments tracked.
BABO distribution FAQ
When is BABO's next ex-distribution date?
BABO's next ex-distribution date is Sep 10, 2026 (in 2 days, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0775 per share, expected on Sep 24, 2026.
How often does BABO pay distributions?
BABO pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.059 per share with an ex-date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is BABO's distribution yield?
BABO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 104.61%, based on $7.856 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $7.51. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.03 per share, is 53.66%.
How much does BABO pay per share?
BABO pays about $0.0775 per share each week, which works out to roughly $4.03 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $403.00 a year.
Has BABO grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -38.2%. As a fund, BABO's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of BABO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 53.66%, you would need about 298 shares of BABO (roughly $2,236 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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