QQQI Distribution History & Yield
NEOS NASDAQ-100(R) High Income ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 8 days) | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 (in 64 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 (in 120 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 (in 148 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 (in 176 days) | Mar 5, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 232 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 260 days) | May 28, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 316 days) | Jul 23, 2027 | $0.6374 | $63.74 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QQQI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $8.2864 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QQQI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 157 | $8,582 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 785 | $42,908 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,569 | $85,815 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.98%. $10,000 in QQQI would currently pay about $1,398 a year ($117 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QQQI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.652 | +2.7% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | $0.635 | -3.3% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.657 | -0.3% |
| May 20, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | $0.659 | +4.6% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | $0.63 | +3.4% |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.609 | -0.8% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | $0.614 | -3.5% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | $0.636 | -0.8% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.641 | +1.7% |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.63 | -2.3% |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | $0.645 | +0.6% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.641 | +1.9% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | $0.629 | -1.3% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $0.637 | +1.4% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.628 | -1.4% |
| May 21, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $0.637 | +20.0% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | $0.531 | -9.5% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.587 | -4.4% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.614 | -1.6% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | $0.624 | +0.3% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $0.622 | +1.6% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | $0.612 | +0.3% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $0.61 | +1.3% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $0.602 | -6.5% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $0.644 | +4.0% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $0.619 | -0.6% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $0.623 | +1.6% |
| May 22, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $0.613 | +4.4% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | $0.587 | -3.0% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.605 | +1.9% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | $0.594 | — |
Payout risk check
QQQI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved +3.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About NEOS NASDAQ-100(R) High Income ETF
The fund is an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of stocks that make up the Nasdaq-100® Index and a call options strategy, that consists of written (sold) call options on the Nasdaq-100® Index. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, will be invested in securities, or derivative instruments linked to securities, of companies that are included in the reference index.
Fund family: Neos Funds. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Feb 21, 2024. 31 payments tracked.
QQQI distribution FAQ
When is QQQI's next ex-distribution date?
QQQI's next ex-distribution date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.6374 per share, expected on Sep 18, 2026.
How often does QQQI pay distributions?
QQQI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.652 per share with an ex-date of Aug 19, 2026.
What is QQQI's distribution yield?
QQQI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 13.98%, based on $7.649 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $54.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $7.649 per share, is 13.98%.
How much does QQQI pay per share?
QQQI pays about $0.6374 per share each month, which works out to roughly $7.649 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $764.90 a year.
Has QQQI grown or cut its distribution?
QQQI has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +4.3%.
How many shares of QQQI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 13.98%, you would need about 157 shares of QQQI (roughly $8,582 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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