# Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF (COSW): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Roundhill Investments · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2025-10-23

The Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF (COSW) is designed to offer investors a blend of regular weekly income and moderately enhanced exposure to the weekly price movements of COST stock. It achieves this objective by investing in total return swap agreements and directly in COST common stock, collectively targeting approximately 120% of the underlying stock's calendar week return. This effectively provides 1.2x leveraged exposure to a single company's shares. Shareholders can expect weekly distribution payments. To secure its investments, the fund allocates capital to short-term US Treasurys and...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $39.03 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Assets Under Management | $11.1M |
| NAV | $39.59 |
| Holdings Count | 5 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 28.74% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $11.22 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Weekly |
| 52-Week Range | $35.90 – $50.32 |
| Beta | 0.13 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.2228 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-26
- Pay date: 2026-10-27

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does COSW invest in?

The Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF (COSW) is designed to offer investors a blend of regular weekly income and moderately enhanced exposure to the weekly price movements of COST stock. It achieves this objective by investing in total return swap agreements and directly in COST common stock, collectively targeting approximately 120% of the underlying stock's calendar week return. This effectively provides 1.2x leveraged exposure to a single company's shares. Shareholders can expect weekly distribution payments. To secure its investments, the fund allocates capital to short-term US Treasurys and money market funds as collateral. Investors should be aware that COSW introduces heightened volatility compared to traditional ETFs. This increased risk stems from its lack of diversification across multiple assets and its strategic use of leverage. It's crucial to understand that investing in COSW does not equate to a direct investment in the underlying COST stock itself. Consequently, the strategy is fully exposed to all potential capital losses should COST shares decline in value. A significant weekly price drop of 83.33% in COST's share price could result in the total loss of the fund's value within a single week. This fund functions as a short-term, tactical instrument. Therefore, it is best suited for investors who possess a high tolerance for risk and operate with a short-term investment horizon.

### What is the expense ratio of COSW?

Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF (COSW) charges an expense ratio of 0.99%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is COSW?

Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF (COSW) manages $11.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is COSW actively managed or an index fund?

COSW is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (COSW's is 0.99%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was COSW launched?

Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF (COSW) launched in October 2025 and is managed by Roundhill Investments.

### How has COSW performed?

COSW's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does COSW pay a dividend?

Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF (COSW) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 28.74%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does COSW pay dividends?

Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF pays dividends Weekly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is COSW's dividend yield?

COSW's trailing-twelve-month yield is 28.74%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is COSW's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for COSW was 2026-10-26. The next ex-date typically follows Weekly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will COSW's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.99% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does COSW charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from COSW's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does COSW cost more than a fund like VOO?

COSW is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.99%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether COSW's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to COSW?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as COSW (0.99%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cosw
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cosw/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cosw/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cosw/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cosw/peers

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