YieldMax Sets $0.2433 Weekly Payout for GPTY

The weekly distribution for the YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF fell 7.1% from the prior week.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Investing

YieldMax Sets $0.2433 Weekly Payout for GPTY

The YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF (GPTY) has set a weekly distribution of $0.2433 per share, down 7.1% from the prior week's $0.2620. Payment is due Nov. 5, with Nov. 4 serving as both the ex-distribution and record date.

Why it matters

The lower payout and a 30-day SEC yield of -0.50% that excludes option income show that the fund's distributions can shift from week to week. Investors relying on this income should weigh the variability against the fund's annualized distribution rate.

The annualized distribution rate of 35.40% is calculated from a single weekly payout against the latest net asset value and does not represent total return. GPTY's distributions may change, may be zero, and may include ordinary dividends, capital gains, or a return of investor capital.

The players

YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF (GPTY)

An actively managed exchange-traded fund that pursues income and capital appreciation through AI and technology equities combined with options strategies.

YieldMax

The issuer of the GPTY fund, known for launching income-focused ETFs that use options strategies on single stocks and thematic portfolios.

The details

YieldMax announced the distribution at 6:55 a.m. ET on Nov. 3. GPTY is an actively managed ETF that seeks income and capital appreciation through investments in AI and technology companies and options strategies, and its earlier weekly distribution was $0.2871 per share.

Oct. 31: The 30-day SEC yield measurement period ended.
Nov. 2: Market close used to calculate the annualized distribution rate.
Nov. 3, 6:55 a.m. ET: YieldMax issued the distribution announcement.
Nov. 4: Ex-distribution and record date.
Nov. 5: Distribution payment due.

Market Dynamics

Income ETFs that rely on options overlays have grown in number as investors seek high yields, yet the standardized 30-day SEC yield, which excludes option income, can diverge sharply from headline distribution rates. This gap highlights why investors compare multiple income measures when assessing funds like GPTY.

Investors holding GPTY should expect distributions to vary week to week, with the next payment of $0.2433 per share due Nov. 5 to holders of record on Nov. 4. Because distributions may include a return of capital, the amount received does not necessarily reflect fund earnings and should be factored into personal income planning.

The takeaway

A high headline distribution rate does not guarantee steady income, so review both the distribution history and the standardized SEC yield before relying on an option-based ETF for regular cash flow.