HACK Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
HACK's approximate ~0.1% yield (as of mid-2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks Prime Cyber Defense Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.60% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; HACK is built for total return, not yield. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with Amplify ETFs.
How does the HACK dividend work?
HACK holds the companies in Prime Cyber Defense Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.60% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
HACK is the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF, tracking the Prime Cyber Defense Index of companies that provide cyber-security hardware, software, and services. The expense ratio is 0.60%. As the first cybersecurity ETF, it holds a relatively concentrated roster of pure-play security names, distinguishing it from broader tech or software funds that only touch the theme.
How does HACK's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: ~0.1% (mid-2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying Prime Cyber Defense Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.60% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
- For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.
If income is your goal, compare HACK against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how HACK's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the HACK dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate ~0.1% yield, HACK is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; HACK is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return Prime Cyber Defense Index exposure. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with Amplify ETFs.
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FAQ
What is HACK's dividend yield?
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Approximately ~0.1% as of mid-2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on Amplify ETFs's fund page.
How often does HACK pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like HACK distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with Amplify ETFs.
Where does HACK's dividend come from?
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HACK tracks Prime Cyber Defense Index and holds names such as AVGO, CSCO, NET, PANW, CRWD. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.60% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest HACK dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so HACK distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is HACK a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. HACK yields roughly ~0.1%, which is modest. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.
Are HACK dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like HACK are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and Amplify ETFs's tax documents.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to mid-2026, and change; verify current figures with Amplify ETFs or your broker.