For investors seeking high-yield covered call ETFs with ex-dividend dates during the week of February 16, 2026, through February 20, 2026, several popular options typically align with this timeframe based on historical distribution patterns. While specific 2026 dates may not be officially published for all funds yet, their consistent monthly schedules offer strong indications.
Covered Call ETFs with Potential February 2026 Ex-Dates
Based on historical ex-dividend date patterns, the following ETFs are strong candidates for having an ex-date within your specified week:
- JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI): JEPI has consistently shown February ex-dividend dates around the 20th of the month in previous years, such as February 20, 2025, and February 20, 2024. This pattern suggests its February 2026 ex-date is likely to fall within the February 16-20 window.
- JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ): Similar to JEPI, JEPQ's historical data indicates its February ex-dividend date often falls around the 20th, with February 20, 2025, and February 20, 2024, as recent examples.
Other widely recognized covered call ETFs, such as the Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD), Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD), and Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD), typically have their ex-dividend dates in the latter half of February. While these have historically fallen slightly later in the month (e.g., QYLD's February 2025 ex-date was February 22), they are worth monitoring as their exact dates can shift slightly year-to-year. These ETFs are known for their high distribution yields, primarily generated through selling covered calls on their underlying indices.
Investors can utilize Fintel's dividend calendar and individual ETF pages to track official announcements as they become available.
