HYGW is iShares's iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF (High Yield Bond). Trading at $28.77. Current dividend yield: 10.48%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.01 |
| Current yield | 10.48% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 02, 2026(2 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1929 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.78% |
| Expense ratio | 0.69% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $248M |
| Exchange | BTS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | $0.1792 |
| 2026-08-04 | $0.1929 |
| 2026-07-02 | $0.1722 |
| 2026-06-02 | $0.2302 |
| 2026-05-04 | $0.3301 |
| 2026-04-02 | $0.4717 |
| 2026-03-03 | $0.1890 |
| 2026-02-03 | $0.2198 |
About HYGW
The fund will seek to write call options up to (but not exceeding) the full amount of shares of the underlying fund held in the fund (i.e., the short position in the call option is offset, or “covered,” by the long position the fund holds in shares of the underlying fund). The underlying index utilizes “European-style” call options.
Frequently asked
What is HYGW's dividend yield?
HYGW (iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 10.48%, which works out to about $3.01 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HYGW's next ex-dividend date?
HYGW's next ex-dividend date is Sep 02, 2026 (2 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HYGW last pay a dividend?
HYGW's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 07, 2026.
How often does HYGW pay dividends?
HYGW pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is HYGW growing its dividend?
HYGW has been growing its dividend at a 5.78% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.