Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF (OVL) Dividend History
OVL latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around October 29 (not yet announced).
- 8.43%trailing 12-month yield
- $4.72paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2019paying since
- +15.5%5-year growth a year
OVL dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $472
- Each payment
- $39
- Value of the shares
- $5,607
- Yield
- 8.43%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $4.72 per share, before tax.
OVL distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
OVL distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 34 payments).
OVL distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $4.30 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $1.59 | +10.3% | 3.00% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.45 | +15.0% | 3.10% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.26 | +6.9% | 3.34% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.18 | −20.3% | 3.85% | 4 |
| 2021 | $1.47 | +89.8% | 3.63% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.7770 | +467.2% | 2.44% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
OVL yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $52.48 | 9.00% | $4.72 | 9.0% |
| 3 years ago | $32.86 | 14.38% | $7.69 | 23.4% |
| 5 years ago | $39.06 | 12.10% | $10.34 | 26.5% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
OVL yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVL | Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF | 6.66% | 0.78% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
OVL distribution history
34 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 | $0.4930 | −0.2% |
| 2026-08-27 | 2026-08-27 | 2026-08-28 | $0.4940 | +1.2% |
| 2026-07-29 | 2026-07-29 | 2026-07-30 | $0.4880 | +0.6% |
| 2026-06-26 | 2026-06-26 | 2026-06-29 | $0.4850 | −2.6% |
| 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-28 | $0.4980 | +6.2% |
| 2026-04-28 | 2026-04-28 | 2026-04-29 | $0.4690 | +6.3% |
| 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-30 | $0.4410 | −5.4% |
| 2026-02-25 | 2026-02-25 | 2026-02-26 | $0.4660 | −1.1% |
| 2026-01-28 | 2026-01-28 | 2026-01-29 | $0.4710 | +12.1% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-24 | $0.4200 | +2.4% |
| 2025-10-03 | 2025-10-03 | 2025-10-06 | $0.4100 | +5.1% |
| 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-07 | $0.3900 | +4.3% |
Show all 34 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-03 | 2025-04-03 | 2025-04-04 | $0.3740 | −3.9% |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-26 | $0.3890 | +3.5% |
| 2024-10-03 | 2024-10-03 | 2024-10-04 | $0.3760 | −0.3% |
| 2024-07-03 | 2024-07-03 | 2024-07-11 | $0.3770 | +24.4% |
| 2024-04-03 | 2024-04-04 | 2024-04-05 | $0.3030 | −11.9% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | $0.3440 | +15.1% |
| 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-04 | 2023-10-05 | $0.2990 | −6.0% |
| 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-07 | $0.3180 | +7.8% |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-06 | $0.2950 | −2.0% |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | $0.3010 | +10.7% |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-06 | $0.2720 | −4.6% |
| 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-06 | 2022-07-07 | $0.2850 | −10.1% |
| 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-05 | 2022-04-06 | $0.3170 | −43.9% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | $0.5650 | +83.4% |
| 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-06 | $0.3080 | −1.3% |
| 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-06 | 2021-07-07 | $0.3120 | +7.6% |
| 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-07 | $0.2900 | −23.5% |
| 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-30 | $0.3790 | +42.5% |
| 2020-10-02 | 2020-10-05 | 2020-10-06 | $0.2660 | +297.0% |
| 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-29 | 2020-06-30 | $0.0670 | +3.1% |
| 2020-03-27 | 2020-03-30 | 2020-03-31 | $0.0650 | −52.6% |
| 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | $0.1370 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
OVL dividend overview
Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF pays monthly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $4.72 per share, a yield of 8.43% at the latest close of $56.07. In 2025 it paid $1.59 per share, up 10.3% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +15.5% a year.
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.
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OVL dividends FAQ
Does OVL pay a dividend?
Yes. OVL pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2019. The most recent was $0.4930 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the OVL dividend yield?
OVL paid $4.72 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 8.43% at the latest close of $56.07.
When is the next OVL dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around October 29, 2026.
How often does OVL pay dividends?
OVL pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did OVL pay in dividends in 2025?
OVL paid $1.59 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of OVL pay?
100 shares of OVL would have paid about $472 over the past 12 months, before tax.