XYLD dividend history: Global X S&P 500 Covered Call
Every distribution XYLD paid since 2023, with a trailing 12-month yield of 10.27% and monthly payments. Amounts are the cash actually paid per share before tax; prices are end-of-day (as of 22 Oct 2026).
Summary
Option-income funds such as XYLD can pay part of a distribution as a return of capital. That part lowers your cost basis instead of being income, and the yield above counts it in full. The issuer's tax documents give the split.
Last 24 distributions per current share
Totals per year
| Year | Per current share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5155 | 10 |
| 2025 | 4.2713 | 12 |
| 2024 | 4.8371 | 12 |
| 2023 | 4.1452 | 12 |
| 2022 | 5.2889 | 12 |
| 2021 | 4.5835 | 12 |
| 2020 | 3.6806 | 12 |
| 2019 | 2.9170 | 12 |
| 2018 | 3.1545 | 12 |
| 2017 | 2.6036 | 12 |
| 2016 | 1.4718 | 12 |
| 2015 | 2.0355 | 12 |
Distributions: ex-dividend dates and amounts
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount per share |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | 0.3143 | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | 0.2964 | |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 0.3109 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 0.4088 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 0.3403 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 0.4012 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 0.3522 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 0.3905 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 0.3412 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 0.3597 | |
| 30 Dec 2025 | 0.3252 | |
| 2 Dec 2025 | 0.4003 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 0.3967 | |
| 29 Sep 2025 | 0.3016 | |
| 25 Aug 2025 | 0.3163 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 0.3126 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 0.3872 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 0.3893 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 0.3774 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 0.4010 | |
| 3 Mar 2025 | 0.2907 | |
| 28 Jan 2025 | 0.3730 | |
| 7 Jan 2025 | 1.1896 | |
| 25 Nov 2024 | 0.3710 | |
| 28 Oct 2024 | 0.3860 | |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 0.3419 | |
| 26 Aug 2024 | 0.4000 | |
| 29 Jul 2024 | 0.3126 | |
| 1 Jul 2024 | 0.2764 | |
| 29 May 2024 | 0.2819 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 0.3404 | |
| 26 Mar 2024 | 0.3219 | |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 0.3017 | |
| 30 Jan 2024 | 0.3138 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | 0.2896 | |
| 29 Nov 2023 | 0.2668 |
XYLD dividends: frequently asked questions
What is the XYLD dividend yield?
XYLD paid 4.24 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 10.27% on today's price of $41.30. The yield moves with the share price and with each distribution, so it is a look back, not a promise.
How often does XYLD pay a dividend?
XYLD pays monthly. The cash usually arrives about 3 days after the ex-dividend date. Own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
When is the next XYLD ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date for XYLD is in our data yet. Funds announce distributions shortly before the ex-date, so check back or see the issuer's website.
What was the last XYLD dividend?
The latest distribution went ex on 19 October 2026 and was 0.3143 per share.
More on XYLD
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