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.
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.
| Month | Distribution/Unit (CAD) | Ex-Date | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | ~$0.14 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-07 |
| Feb 2025 | ~$0.14 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-07 |
| Mar 2025 | ~$0.14 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-07 |
| Apr 2025 | ~$0.14 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-05-07 |
| May 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-06 |
| Jun 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-07 |
| Jul 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-07 |
| Aug 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-05 |
| Sep 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-07 |
| Oct 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-07 |
| Nov 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-12-05 |
| Dec 2025 | ~$0.15 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-07 |
| Jan 2026 | ~$0.15 | 2026-01-31 | 2026-02-07 |
| Feb 2026 | ~$0.15 | 2026-02-28 | 2026-03-07 |
| Mar 2026 | ~$0.15 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-07 |
| Apr 2026 ★ | ~$0.15 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-07 |
| May 2026 | TBA | ~May 30 | ~Jun 6 |
Estimate only.
| Feature | HYLD | HDIV | ZWB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying market | U.S. equities | Canadian multi-sector | Canadian banks |
| Leverage? | Yes (~25%) | Yes (~25%) | No |
| Approx. yield (2026) | ~11–12% | ~9.6–10% | ~6.5–7% |
Yes — HYLD trades on the TSX in CAD. But its underlying holdings are U.S. equities (S&P 500-like exposure).
HYLD trades on TSX as HYLD.TO. See our broker comparison.