SMCY is a YieldMax weekly dividend ETF. Its estimated annualized distribution yield is 86.0%, based on the trailing 90-day actual payment run-rate rather than a projected figure. SMCY pays distributions on a weekly schedule.
Why It Matters
SMCY's yield tier and risk classification together determine how much of its distribution is likely sustainable income versus volatility-driven payout.
- •Estimated annualized yield of 86.0% — a very high-yield tier fund.
- •CRADY Score of 32.6/100, classified as extreme risk.
- •Next-dividend prediction confidence: 81%.
Investor Takeaway: Investors tracking SMCY typically watch both the next predicted payment and the fund's risk trend together, not yield in isolation.
TL;DR: SMCY last paid $0.0824 per share; CRADY Score 32.6/100.
SMCY Quick Facts
SMCY ETF Overview
The YieldMax® SMCI Option Income Strategy ETF (SMCY) is an actively managed ETF designed to generate weekly income by selling call spreads on Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI).
- Provider: YieldMax
- Asset Class: Options Income ETF
Investment Strategy
Weekly Income Potential The fund is designed to provide investors with the potential opportunity for consistent weekly income through a call spread writing strategy.
SMCY Dividend Yield Analysis
Based on SMCY's trailing 90-day distribution run-rate and its current price of $5.31, CRADY estimates an annualized distribution yield of 86.0%. This figure reflects recent actual payments extrapolated to a full year — not a guaranteed or contractual yield. High distribution yields on option-income ETFs often come from a mix of option premium and return of capital, which can affect the fund's share price over time.
SMCY Distribution Summary
Over its last 12 payments (2026-07-17 to 2026-10-02), SMCY paid a combined $0.98 per share, averaging $0.0816 per distribution (ranging from $0.0649 to $0.1050).
For the full payment-by-payment history and CRADY's next-payment forecast, see the SMCY Next Dividend Prediction.
SMCY Payout Frequency
SMCY pays distributions on a weekly schedule, based on its recent distribution history.
SMCY Fund Information
- Expense Ratio
- 1.01%
- AUM
- $142.11M
- Inception Date
- 2024-09-11
Frequently Asked Questions
SMCY's estimated annualized distribution yield is 86.0%, based on its trailing 90-day payment run-rate.
SMCY pays distributions on a weekly schedule.
Weekly Income Potential The fund is designed to provide investors with the potential opportunity for consistent weekly income through a call spread writing strategy.
CRADY calculates SMCY's annualized distribution yield from a "run-rate": it sums the actual dividends paid over the trailing 90 days, divides by 90 for a daily average, multiplies by 365, and divides by the current share price. This reflects real recent payments, not an issuer's projected yield.
SMCY's expense ratio is 1.01%.
SMCY is issued and managed by YieldMax.
자주 묻는 질문
SMCY의 최근 90일 배당 기준 연환산 예상 수익률은 약 86.0%입니다.
SMCY는 주간 배당을 지급합니다.
SMCY는 YieldMax가 발행 및 운용하는 ETF입니다.