Income ETF health check
VistaShares Target 15 S&P 100 Distribution ETF
SIOO
VistaShares · Monthly · $21M
Current price
$19.59
As of 2026-09-29 · USD
Canary status
Early warning signs — worth monitoring every Monday and Thursday when data refreshes.
Updated every Monday and Thursday
YieldCanary Health Metrics
Yield comparison
Advertised Yield
15.18%
Headline Yield (TTM)
12.55%
True Income Yield
10.78%
The real number is typically lower once return of capital is stripped out.
Health metrics
- Death Clock
- 2.31 yrs
- YieldCanary ROC %
- 14.1%
Income and return
- After-Tax Monthly (25%)
- $XX.XXUnlock free →
- Last Distribution
- $0.2490
- 1Y Price Return
- -1.00%
About True Income Yield
About True Income Yield: This is a YieldCanary proprietary sustainability indicator, not a standard accounting measure of economic gain. It strips return of capital from the headline yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and the full economic gain is only realized when you sell your shares. YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not from the 19a-1 notices that fund companies publish monthly. Our estimates can differ from official issuer reports and can differ significantly from your year-end 1099 tax forms. We are actively working on incorporating 19a-1 data to make these figures more precise. For confirmed ROC figures always check the fund's official 19a-1 notice on the issuer's website or your year-end 1099.
True Income Yield and Death Clock are YieldCanary proprietary metrics. Not financial advice. Data updates every Monday and Thursday.
Price and Distribution History
Data last updated: Sep 28, 2026. Updates every Monday and Thursday.
Sustainability analysis
Health Score Breakdown
SIOO is currently on Watch on YieldCanary. The fund is showing early warning signs worth monitoring closely — either ROC is trending higher, the NAV has shown some softness, or distribution stability has declined from prior periods. Not yet in dangerous territory but worth checking back every Monday and Thursday when the data refreshes.
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Frequently Asked Questions — SIOO
Is SIOO a good income ETF?
Based on YieldCanary's health framework, SIOO is currently Watch. The fund is showing early warning signs worth monitoring closely. Either ROC is trending higher, the NAV has shown some softness, or distribution stability has declined from prior periods. It is not yet in dangerous territory, but check back every Monday and Thursday when the data refreshes. This is not financial advice — always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What does SIOO pay per month?
Based on last month's actual distribution of $0.2490 per share, $10,000 invested in SIOO at the current price of $19.59 generates approximately 510 shares. That's $126.99 gross per month before taxes. Your after-tax income depends on your personal tax rate and account type. Set your rate inside YieldCanary to see your exact after-tax monthly income and connect your portfolio to see what all of your holdings generate together. Distributions change month to month based on options premiums and market conditions. Past distributions are not a guarantee of future payments.
Calculate your after-tax income on SIOO free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is SIOO's True Income Yield?
YieldCanary's True Income Yield for SIOO is currently 10.78%. This is a distribution sustainability indicator — it strips the estimated return of capital portion from the headline TTM yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. It is not an accounting measure of economic gain. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and full economic gain is only realized when you sell. SIOO's current ROC estimate is 14.1%. The full methodology breakdown is available inside YieldCanary. For confirmed ROC figures check the fund's official 19a-1 notice or your year-end 1099.
See the full health breakdown on SIOO free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is SIOO's Death Clock?
SIOO's Death Clock is currently 2.31 years. This estimates the number of years before 50% of the fund's NAV erodes at the current pace, assuming all things stay constant. It is a sustainability warning signal. The pace can improve or worsen as market conditions and distribution behavior change. Check back every Monday and Thursday when the data refreshes.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is SIOO's return of capital good or bad?
SIOO's current ROC estimate is 14.1%. Moderate ROC worth monitoring. Not immediately alarming but track whether the NAV is holding up alongside the distributions over time. Note: YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How does SIOO compare to similar funds?
On YieldCanary, SIOO is currently Watch with a 10.78% True Income Yield and a Death Clock of 2.31 years. It pays Monthly distributions and has a 1-year price return of -1.00%. Similar funds from VistaShares tracked on YieldCanary: VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH) — currently Watch; VistaShares Target 15 ACKtivist Distribution ETF (ACKY) — currently Severe Risk; VistaShares Target 15 USA Quality Income ETF (QUSA) — currently High Risk Full side-by-side comparison including True Income Yield, Death Clock, ROC%, and after-tax income across all similar funds is available inside YieldCanary.
Compare SIOO to similar funds free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How often does SIOO pay distributions?
SIOO is a Monthly paying ETF. Distributions are paid once per month, which aligns well with monthly bills and expenses. Monthly payers are the most popular frequency among income investors for this reason. The most recent distribution was $0.2490 per share. To see exact upcoming ex-dividend and payment dates for SIOO in your portfolio, connect your holdings inside YieldCanary and check the Distribution Calendar.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is SIOO's AUM and why does it matter?
SIOO currently has $21M in assets under management. SIOO is a smaller fund. While smaller AUM is not automatically a problem, funds with limited assets carry slightly more closure risk if assets decline significantly. Factor this into your position sizing. AUM alone does not determine whether a fund is healthy. Check the Canary Status and Death Clock above for the full sustainability picture.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is SIOO available in a Roth IRA?
Yes — SIOO can be held in a Roth IRA like any standard ETF, assuming your brokerage offers it. For income ETFs with high return of capital, a Roth IRA can be a particularly advantageous account type. ROC distributions reduce your cost basis in a taxable account, creating a deferred tax liability that grows over time. In a Roth IRA that tax treatment is irrelevant as all distributions are tax-free regardless of their character. This is not tax advice. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation and account type before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
About the fund
Strategy & Objective
VistaShares · Monthly
The VistaShares Target 15 S&P 100 Distribution ETF (SIOO) is an actively managed fund designed to provide investors with both a steady stream of income and long-term growth potential. It achieves this dual objective through two main avenues: first, by investing in equity securities that broadly mirror the composition and performance of the S&P 100 Index; and second, by employing an options overlay strategy focused on generating income, with a targeted annual distribution of 15%. The fund's sub-adviser has considerable flexibility in executing the equity portion, choosing to invest directly in S&P 100 components, via other ETFs, or synthetically using derivatives like options or swaps. This discretion also allows them to adjust portfolio holdings or weights to comply with regulations, enhance diversification, or optimize performance. Regarding its options strategy, the primary goal is to collect premium income, largely through the use of covered call spreads. However, the fund may also engage in buying or selling other types of options to achieve specific market exposures. All options positions are secured by short-term U.S. Treasury securities or cash. SIOO's portfolio undergoes regular active rebalancing. Investors should also be aware that a substantial portion of its distributions may be classified as a return of capital.
At a glance
YieldCanary Health Summary
VistaShares Target 15 S&P 100 Distribution ETF (SIOO) is a Monthly-paying income ETF issued by VistaShares with $21M in assets under management. The fund has an advertised yield of 15.18% and a trailing 12-month headline yield of 12.55%. SIOO is currently Watch on YieldCanary with a True Income Yield of 10.78% and a Death Clock of 2.31 years. The most recent distribution was $0.2490 per share. The fund's price has returned -1.00% over the trailing 12 months.
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