How often does QQQY pay dividends?

QQQY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 23, 2026 at $0.1315 per share.

When is QQQY's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, QQQY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 30, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is QQQY's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, QQQY paid $8.30 per share in distributions, a yield of about 37.8% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is QQQY's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in QQQY on Sep 14, 2023 would be worth about $14,787 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+47.9%). Share price alone moved -63.7% over the same period.

Defiance ETF

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

Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF

$21.94

37.8% trailing yield

52-wk range $19.99 – $26.32

Price -15.8% over 12 months

Data as of Jul 25, 2026

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

Next QQQY Dividend

EstimatedWeekly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 30, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 31, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1337

Estimated from QQQY's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jul 23, 2026 at $0.1315/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

Get QQQY distribution alerts

One email the moment QQQY's next distribution is officially announced — amount, ex-date, and pay date. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Alert me for all covered funds, not just QQQY

Double opt-in: we only email you after you confirm. Every email has a one-click unsubscribe.

QQQY Dividend History

108 distributions since Oct 2, 2023 · trailing 12-month total $8.30/share (37.8% of current price)

Distributions are down 32% vs a year ago ($0.1329 vs $0.1945 avg per payment)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 23, 2026	Aug 23, 2026	$0.1315
Jul 16, 2026	Aug 16, 2026	$0.1339
Jul 9, 2026	Aug 9, 2026	$0.1334
Jul 2, 2026	Aug 2, 2026	$0.1388
Jun 30, 2026	Jul 30, 2026	$0.2261
Jun 25, 2026	Jul 25, 2026	$0.1358
Jun 18, 2026	Jul 18, 2026	$0.1392
Jun 11, 2026	Jul 11, 2026	$0.1359
Jun 4, 2026	Jul 4, 2026	$0.1435
May 28, 2026	Jun 28, 2026	$0.1420
May 21, 2026	Jun 21, 2026	$0.1378
May 14, 2026	Jun 14, 2026	$0.1405

Total distributions by year

2026 (30 payments)

$4.07/share

2025 (52 payments)

$10.68/share

2024 (22 payments)

$25.72/share

2023 (4 payments)

$10.95/share

If You Invested $10,000 in QQQY

Sep 14, 2023 to Jul 24, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$14,787

+47.9%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,144

+21.4% · $8,512 cash collected

Share price alone

-63.7%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+14.7%

over 2.9 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.

QQQY vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Sep 14, 2023 to Jul 24, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

QQQY (this fund)

$14,787

+47.9% total

SPY

$17,031

+70.3% total

QQQ

$18,451

+84.5% 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 QQQY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor QQQY

Adjust parameters for QQQY or modify to see different scenarios.

Want to analyze a different stock?

Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%35.5%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%-3.9%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-16.6%50%

Years to Hold

1 year20 years50 years

Reinvest Dividends (DRIP)

Automatically reinvest dividends

Include Tax Impact

Calculate after-tax returns

QQQY Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$222,448

Total Dividends

$559,828

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$467,380

Final Dividend Yield16.1%

Annual Income$35,741

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.

QQQY House Money Calculator

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

Investment amount

Buys ~455.8 shares at $21.94 · recent average distribution $0.1449/share weekly

Estimated time to breakeven

2.9 yrs

~152 weekly payments

Income per payment

$66.03

weekly

Annual income (trailing rate)

$3,433

34.3% 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.

QQQY 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

$15,857

Shares needed

723

at $21.94

Effective yield used

37.8%

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 QQQY

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.

QQQY Dividend FAQ

How often does QQQY pay dividends?: QQQY currently distributes every week, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 23, 2026 at $0.1315 per share.
When is QQQY's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, QQQY's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 30, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is QQQY's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, QQQY paid $8.30 per share in distributions, a yield of about 37.8% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is QQQY's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in QQQY on Sep 14, 2023 would be worth about $14,787 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+47.9%). Share price alone moved -63.7% over the same period.

More Defiance to Explore

MST HOOI PLT HIMY AMDU SMCC ETHI IWMY

Data as of Jul 25, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. 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. See how these numbers are calculated.