How often does QLDY pay dividends?

QLDY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.1698 per share.

When is QLDY's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, QLDY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 13, 2026, with payment around Aug 12, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is QLDY's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, QLDY paid $11.52 per share in distributions, a yield of about 26.0% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is QLDY's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in QLDY on Sep 18, 2025 would be worth about $11,283 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+12.8%). Share price alone moved -12.1% over the same period.

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QLDY Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

QLDY

$44.40

26.0% trailing yield

52-wk range $37.57 – $52.13

Next Dividend History Total Return vs S&P 500 Calculator House Money FAQ

Next QLDY Dividend

Weekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 13, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 12, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1750

Estimated from QLDY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 1, 2026 at $0.1698/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

QLDY Dividend History

65 distributions since Oct 1, 2025 · trailing 12-month total $11.52/share (26.0% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 1, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.1698
Jun 26, 2026	Jul 26, 2026	$0.1725
Jun 24, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.1807
Jun 22, 2026	Jul 22, 2026	$0.1775
Jun 17, 2026	Jul 17, 2026	$0.1838
Jun 10, 2026	Jul 10, 2026	$0.1753
Jun 5, 2026	Jul 5, 2026	$0.1875
May 27, 2026	Jun 27, 2026	$0.1812
May 22, 2026	Jun 22, 2026	$0.1768
May 20, 2026	Jun 20, 2026	$0.1791
May 13, 2026	Jun 13, 2026	$0.1822
May 8, 2026	Jun 8, 2026	$0.1779

Total distributions by year

2026 (42 payments)

$7.14/share

2025 (23 payments)

$4.38/share

If You Invested $10,000 in QLDY

Sep 18, 2025 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$11,283

+12.8%

End value, dividends as cash

$11,067

+10.7% · $2,280 cash collected

Share price alone

-12.1%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+16.6%

over 0.8 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

QLDY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Sep 18, 2025 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

QLDY (this fund)

$11,283

+12.8% total

SPY

$11,370

+13.7% total

QQQ

$12,027

+20.3% total

An honest yardstick for income funds: high distributions can still trail simply holding a broad index. All series use actual prices and distributions with reinvestment on the ex-date.

Dividend Calculator for QLDY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor QLDY

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Initial Investment

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Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

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Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%-2.5%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-15.2%50%

Years to Hold

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QLDY Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in QLDY

Total Value

$94,359

Total Dividends

$189,531

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$225,171

Final Dividend Yield12.4%

Annual Income$11,680

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

QLDY House Money Calculator

How long until distributions alone repay your initial investment, at the recent payout rate

Investment amount

Buys ~225.2 shares at $44.40 · recent average distribution $0.1787/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

4.8 yrs

~249 weekly payments

Income per payment

$40.25

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$2,093

20.9% on invested amount

Planning heuristic: assumes future distributions match the recent average and ignores share price changes and taxes. High-yield fund distributions vary significantly.

QLDY Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$23,118

Shares needed

521

at $44.40

Effective yield used

26.0%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

About Defiance QLDY

Enhanced options income plus thematic exposures across tech, connectivity, and macro trends.

Strategy highlights

•Enhanced income overlays on broad and sector exposures
•Leveraged + income products on select equities and crypto
•Thematic exposure to 5G, quantum, and travel recovery

Risk considerations

•Options overlays can cap upside
•Leverage and concentration risk in certain products
•Thematic exposure increases cyclicality

Tax Considerations

Distributions from options-income ETFs are often classified partly as return of capital (ROC), which reduces your cost basis rather than being taxed as ordinary income in the year received. The exact split is published in the fund’s 19a-1 notices and finalized on your 1099-DIV.

QLDY Dividend FAQ

How often does QLDY pay dividends?: QLDY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.1698 per share.
When is QLDY's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, QLDY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 13, 2026, with payment around Aug 12, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is QLDY's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, QLDY paid $11.52 per share in distributions, a yield of about 26.0% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is QLDY's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in QLDY on Sep 18, 2025 would be worth about $11,283 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+12.8%). Share price alone moved -12.1% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.