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HYLD Dividends 2026

Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF — monthly distribution history, ~11–12% yield, ex-dates and payout calculator. Updated May 2026.

Informational only. Not investment advice. HYLD uses leverage and holds U.S. equities.

📅 Oct 2026 Update: HYLD paid $0.165/unit for September 2026 (ex-date Sep 29, pay date Oct 7) — steadily rising each month.
⚠️ Key Facts: HYLD holds U.S. equity covered-call ETFs and uses ~25% cash leverage. Trades on TSX in CAD but returns tied to U.S. markets.
Latest Distribution
$0.165
Per unit · Sep 2026
Trailing 12-Month
$1.958
Per unit · Oct 2025–Sep 2026
Est. Trailing Yield
~12.5%
Verify with current unit price
Underlying Market
U.S.
S&P 500-like + 25% leverage

What Is HYLD?

HYLD (Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF) provides exposure to U.S. equities with a covered-call overlay and ~25% cash leverage — the U.S.-focused sibling of HDIV. It holds a portfolio of U.S. covered-call ETFs broadly similar to the S&P 500. Trades on TSX as HYLD.TO in Canadian dollars. HYLD.U is the USD version.

Live Price (HYLD.TO)

Dividend History (2025–2026)

MonthDistribution/Unit (CAD)Ex-DatePay Date
Jan 2025~$0.142025-01-312025-02-07
Feb 2025~$0.142025-02-282025-03-07
Mar 2025~$0.142025-03-312025-04-07
Apr 2025~$0.142025-04-302025-05-07
May 2025~$0.152025-05-302025-06-06
Jun 2025~$0.152025-06-302025-07-07
Jul 2025~$0.152025-07-312025-08-07
Aug 2025~$0.152025-08-292025-09-05
Sep 2025~$0.152025-09-302025-10-07
Oct 2025~$0.152025-10-312025-11-07
Nov 2025~$0.152025-11-282025-12-05
Dec 2025~$0.152025-12-312026-01-07
Jan 2026~$0.152026-01-312026-02-07
Feb 2026~$0.152026-02-282026-03-07
Mar 2026~$0.152026-03-312026-04-07
Apr 2026~$0.152026-04-302026-05-07
May 2026$0.162026-05-292026-06-05
Jun 2026$0.1622026-06-302026-07-08
Jul 2026$0.1632026-07-312026-08-10
Aug 2026$0.1642026-08-312026-09-08
Sep 2026 ★$0.1652026-09-292026-10-07
Oct 2026TBA~Oct 30~Nov 5
Oct 2026: Not yet announced. Estimate based on recent months. Always verify with the fund provider before investing.

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HYLD vs HDIV vs ZWB

FeatureHYLDHDIVZWB
Underlying marketU.S. equitiesCanadian multi-sectorCanadian banks
Leverage?Yes (~25%)Yes (~25%)No
Approx. yield (2026)~11–12%~9.6–10%~6.5–7%

FAQ

Is HYLD a Canadian ETF?

Yes — HYLD trades on the TSX in CAD. But its underlying holdings are U.S. equities (S&P 500-like exposure).

Where can I buy HYLD?

HYLD trades on TSX as HYLD.TO. See our broker comparison.

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