Optimized Equity Income ETF (OEI) Dividend History
OEI latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 22 (not yet announced).
- 9.05%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.35paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
OEI dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $235
- Each payment
- $20
- Value of the shares
- $2,591
- Yield
- 9.05%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.35 per share, before tax.
OEI distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
OEI distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $2.00 | — | — | 10 |
| 2025partial | $0.3450 | — | 1.35% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
OEI yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $25.06 | 9.36% | $2.35 | 9.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
OEI yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEI | Optimized Equity Income ETF | 9.05% | — |
| JUSA | J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund ETF | 0.73% | 0.12% |
| HELO | Jpmorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | 0.59% | 0.49% |
| VV | Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 1.04% | 0.04% |
| SFLR | Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | 0.23% | 0.90% |
| SGLC | Sgi U.S Large Cap Core Equity Fund | 0.21% | 0.81% |
| XCLR | Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF | 0.90% | 0.24% |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.04% | 0.02% |
| UDIV | Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt ETF | 1.48% | 0.05% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
OEI distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-23 | $0.2100 | +5.0% |
| 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-18 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-21 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2026-07-23 | 2026-07-23 | 2026-07-24 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-22 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-22 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026-04-23 | 2026-04-24 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-20 | $0.2000 | +11.1% |
| 2026-02-19 | 2026-02-19 | 2026-02-20 | $0.1800 | −14.3% |
| 2026-01-27 | 2026-01-27 | 2026-01-28 | $0.2100 | 0.0% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-18 | $0.2100 | +55.6% |
| 2025-11-19 | 2025-11-19 | 2025-11-20 | $0.1350 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
OEI dividend overview
Optimized Equity Income ETF pays monthly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.35 per share, a yield of 9.05% at the latest close of $25.91.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
Related: OEI chart, OEI performance, OEI holdings, OEI valuation, OEI overview.
OEI dividends FAQ
Does OEI pay a dividend?
Yes. OEI pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.2100 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 22, 2026, payable October 23, 2026.
What is the OEI dividend yield?
OEI paid $2.35 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 9.05% at the latest close of $25.91.
When is the next OEI dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 22, 2026.
How often does OEI pay dividends?
OEI pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of OEI pay?
100 shares of OEI would have paid about $235 over the past 12 months, before tax.