# Vegashares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (VAIE): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vaie for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vegashares · Asset class: Alternatives - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2026-05-12 VAIE is an actively managed ETF seeking high current income with loss protection through derivatives, such as total return swaps, to gain exposure to the NYSE U.S. 500 Adaptive Vol Autocallable Index. The index reflects a theoretical portfolio of 52 equity-linked synthetic autocallables in a laddered structure with staggered maturities and call observation dates, continuously rolled to maintain exposure and mitigate risks. Each autocallable features a contingent monthly coupon, automatic early redemption if the reference index breaches the autocallable barrier on quarterly observation dates... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $24.21 | | Expense Ratio | 0.74% | | Assets Under Management | $70.0M | | NAV | $23.88 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 7.30% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.77 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Weekly | | 52-Week Range | $23.48 – $25.51 | | Beta | 0.86 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0760 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-22 - Pay date: 2026-10-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VAIE invest in? VAIE is an actively managed ETF seeking high current income with loss protection through derivatives, such as total return swaps, to gain exposure to the NYSE U.S. 500 Adaptive Vol Autocallable Index. The index reflects a theoretical portfolio of 52 equity-linked synthetic autocallables in a laddered structure with staggered maturities and call observation dates, continuously rolled to maintain exposure and mitigate risks. Each autocallable features a contingent monthly coupon, automatic early redemption if the reference index breaches the autocallable barrier on quarterly observation dates, and conditional principal protection at maturity. Each autocallable carries a unique weekly anchor date determining its first callable date (minimum 6-month non-call period) and maturity (4.5 years from first callable date), diversifying entry points. Remaining assets may be invested in short-term US Treasurys or money market funds. As a complex product, investors should fully understand its risks. ### What is the expense ratio of VAIE? Vegashares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (VAIE) charges an expense ratio of 0.74%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is VAIE's dividend yield? VAIE's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.30%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is VAIE? Vegashares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (VAIE) manages $70.0M 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 VAIE actively managed or an index fund? VAIE is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (VAIE's is 0.74%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was VAIE launched? Vegashares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (VAIE) launched in May 2026 and is managed by Vegashares. ### Does VAIE pay a dividend? Yes, Vegashares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (VAIE) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.30%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does VAIE pay dividends? Vegashares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF pays dividends Weekly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is VAIE's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VAIE was 2026-10-22. 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 VAIE's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.74% 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 VAIE charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VAIE'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 VAIE cost more than a fund like VOO? VAIE is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.74%). 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 VAIE's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VAIE? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VAIE (0.74%) 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/vaie - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vaie/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vaie/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vaie/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vaie/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.