How often does QQQT pay dividends?

QQQT currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.3115 per share.

When is QQQT's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, QQQT's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 31, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is QQQT's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, QQQT paid $3.67 per share in distributions, a yield of about 20.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is QQQT's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in QQQT on Jun 21, 2024 would be worth about $13,724 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+37.2%). Share price alone moved -9.0% over the same period.

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

QQQT

$18.15

20.2% trailing yield

52-wk range $15.33 – $19.39

Price +2.0% over 12 months

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Next QQQT Dividend

Monthly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 31, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 31, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.3027

Estimated from QQQT's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 1, 2026 at $0.3115/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

QQQT Dividend History

24 distributions since Jul 31, 2024 · trailing 12-month total $3.67/share (20.2% of current price)

Distributions are up 5% vs a year ago ($0.3088 vs $0.2932 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 1, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$0.3115
Jun 1, 2026	Jul 2, 2026	$0.3211
May 1, 2026	May 31, 2026	$0.2939
Apr 1, 2026	May 2, 2026	$0.2555
Mar 2, 2026	Apr 1, 2026	$0.2848
Feb 2, 2026	Mar 2, 2026	$0.2957
Dec 31, 2025	Jan 31, 2026	$0.3109
Dec 1, 2025	Dec 31, 2025	$0.3144
Nov 3, 2025	Dec 3, 2025	$0.3265
Oct 1, 2025	Oct 31, 2025	$0.3224
Sep 2, 2025	Oct 2, 2025	$0.3186
Aug 1, 2025	Sep 1, 2025	$0.3192

Total distributions by year

2026 (6 payments)

$1.76/share

2025 (12 payments)

$3.71/share

2024 (6 payments)

$1.95/share

If You Invested $10,000 in QQQT

Jun 21, 2024 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$13,724

+37.2%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,824

+28.2% · $3,719 cash collected

Share price alone

-9.0%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+16.9%

over 2.0 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.

QQQT vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jun 21, 2024 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

QQQT (this fund)

$13,724

+37.2% total

SPY

$14,001

+40.0% total

QQQ

$15,019

+50.2% 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 QQQT (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor QQQT

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%19.4%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%10.8%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%1.6%50%

Years to Hold

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QQQT Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$416,302,953

Total Dividends

$404,416,681

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$11,756,272

Final Dividend Yield151.7%

Annual Income$631,487,636

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.

QQQT House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~550.8 shares at $18.15 · recent average distribution $0.3062/share monthly

Estimated time to breakeven

4.9 yrs

~60 monthly payments

Income per payment

$168.67

monthly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$2,024

20.2% 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.

QQQT 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

$29,644

Shares needed

1,633

at $18.15

Effective yield used

20.2%

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 QQQT

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.

QQQT Dividend FAQ

How often does QQQT pay dividends?: QQQT currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 1, 2026 at $0.3115 per share.
When is QQQT's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, QQQT's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 31, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is QQQT's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, QQQT paid $3.67 per share in distributions, a yield of about 20.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is QQQT's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in QQQT on Jun 21, 2024 would be worth about $13,724 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+37.2%). Share price alone moved -9.0% 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.