How often does QYLD pay dividends?

QYLD currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 24, 2026 at $0.1829 per share.

When is QYLD's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, QYLD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 22, 2026, with payment around Oct 22, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is QYLD's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, QYLD paid $2.12 per share in distributions, a yield of about 11.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is QYLD's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in QYLD on Sep 2, 2021 would be worth about $14,739 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+47.4%). Share price alone moved -20.4% over the same period.

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

QYLD

$18.33

11.6% trailing yield

52-wk range $16.66 – $18.52

Price +10.0% over 12 months

Data as of Sep 4, 2026

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Next QYLD Dividend

EstimatedMonthly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 22, 2026

Estimated pay date

Oct 22, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.1807

Estimated from QYLD's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Aug 24, 2026 at $0.1829/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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QYLD Dividend History

152 distributions since Jan 22, 2014 · trailing 12-month total $2.12/share (11.6% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Aug 24, 2026	Sep 24, 2026	$0.1829
Jul 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026	$0.1775
Jun 22, 2026	Jul 22, 2026	$0.1854
May 18, 2026	Jun 18, 2026	$0.1785
Apr 20, 2026	May 20, 2026	$0.1789
Mar 23, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	$0.1715
Feb 23, 2026	Mar 23, 2026	$0.1771
Jan 20, 2026	Feb 20, 2026	$0.1786
Dec 22, 2025	Jan 22, 2026	$0.1779
Nov 24, 2025	Dec 24, 2025	$0.1728
Oct 20, 2025	Nov 20, 2025	$0.1731
Sep 22, 2025	Oct 22, 2025	$0.1704

Total distributions by year

2026 (8 payments)

$1.43/share

2025 (12 payments)

$2.04/share

2024 (12 payments)

$2.28/share

2023 (12 payments)

$2.04/share

2022 (12 payments)

$2.19/share

2021 (12 payments)

$2.85/share

2020 (12 payments)

$2.54/share

2019 (12 payments)

$2.32/share

2018 (12 payments)

$2.65/share

2017 (12 payments)

$1.89/share

2016 (12 payments)

$2.04/share

2015 (12 payments)

$2.20/share

2014 (12 payments)

$2.58/share

If You Invested $10,000 in QYLD

Sep 2, 2021 to Sep 3, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$14,739

+47.4%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,780

+27.8% · $4,817 cash collected

Share price alone

-20.4%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+8.1%

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.

QYLD vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Sep 2, 2021 to Sep 3, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

QYLD (this fund)

$14,739

+47.4% total

SPY

$18,068

+80.7% total

QQQ

$19,210

+92.1% 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.

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Investment Parametersfor QYLD

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Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

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Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

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Monthly Contribution

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Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%9.2%50%

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QYLD Investment Growth Projection

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

Total Value

$4,280,654

Total Dividends

$2,730,305

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$1,420,349

Final Dividend Yield19.1%

Annual Income$816,911

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.

QYLD 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

$51,765

Shares needed

2,825

at $18.33

Effective yield used

11.6%

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.

QYLD Dividend FAQ

How often does QYLD pay dividends?: QYLD currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 24, 2026 at $0.1829 per share.
When is QYLD's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, QYLD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 22, 2026, with payment around Oct 22, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is QYLD's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, QYLD paid $2.12 per share in distributions, a yield of about 11.6% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is QYLD's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in QYLD on Sep 2, 2021 would be worth about $14,739 on Sep 3, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+47.4%). Share price alone moved -20.4% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 4, 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.