How often does QTUM pay dividends?

QTUM currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 23, 2026 at $0.4646 per share.

When is QTUM's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, QTUM's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Dec 23, 2026, with payment around Jan 22, 2027. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is QTUM's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, QTUM paid $1.40 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 0.9% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 0.9%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.

What is QTUM's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in QTUM on Sep 22, 2021 would be worth about $30,891 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+208.9%). Share price alone moved +193.9% over the same period.

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

Defiance Quantum ETF

Price: $152.45
Trailing 12-month yield: 0.9%
Recent payout yield: 0.9%
Next ex-date: Dec 23, 2026; Estimated

52-week range $100.36–$168.76 · +43.4% over 12 months · Data as of Sep 24, 2026

Next QTUM Dividend

EstimatedQuarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Dec 23, 2026

Estimated pay date

Jan 22, 2027

Estimated amount per share

$0.3576

Estimated from QTUM's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 23, 2026 at $0.4646/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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QTUM Dividend History

32 distributions since Dec 28, 2018 · trailing 12-month total $1.40/share (0.9% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Sep 23, 2026	Oct 23, 2026	$0.4646
Jun 24, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.2699
Mar 25, 2026	Apr 25, 2026	$0.2236
Dec 29, 2025	Jan 29, 2026	$0.4452
Sep 24, 2025	Oct 24, 2025	$0.2387
Jun 25, 2025	Jul 25, 2025	$0.2656
Mar 26, 2025	Apr 26, 2025	$0.1576
Dec 27, 2024	Jan 27, 2025	$0.0751
Sep 25, 2024	Oct 25, 2024	$0.1178
Jun 26, 2024	Jul 26, 2024	$0.1994
Mar 20, 2024	Apr 20, 2024	$0.1012
Dec 27, 2023	Jan 27, 2024	$0.0884

Total distributions by year

2026 (3 payments)

$0.96/share

2025 (4 payments)

$1.11/share

2024 (4 payments)

$0.49/share

2023 (4 payments)

$0.44/share

2022 (4 payments)

$0.57/share

2021 (4 payments)

$0.27/share

2020 (4 payments)

$0.17/share

2019 (4 payments)

$0.18/share

2018 (1 payments)

$0.04/share

If You Invested $10,000 in QTUM

Sep 22, 2021 to Sep 23, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$30,891

+208.9%

End value, dividends as cash

$30,088

+200.9% · $701 cash collected

Share price alone

+193.9%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+25.3%

over 5.0 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.

QTUM 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

$651,821

Shares needed

4,276

at $152.45

Effective yield used

0.9%

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 QTUM

Seeks equity exposure to quantum computing and related technology companies.

Income: Equity holdings. No options overlay.

Underlying: Quantum computing companies
Payout: quarterly

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.

QTUM Dividend FAQ

How often does QTUM pay dividends?: QTUM currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 23, 2026 at $0.4646 per share.
When is QTUM's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, QTUM's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Dec 23, 2026, with payment around Jan 22, 2027. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is QTUM's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, QTUM paid $1.40 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 0.9% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 0.9%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.
What is QTUM's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in QTUM on Sep 22, 2021 would be worth about $30,891 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+208.9%). Share price alone moved +193.9% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 24, 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.