QQQT Distribution History & Yield
Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 1, 2026 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Jan 30, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | May 30, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 28, 2027 | $0.3024 | $30.24 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QQQT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.629 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QQQT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 331 | $5,853 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,654 | $29,264 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,307 | $58,529 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 20.50%. $10,000 in QQQT would currently pay about $2,050 a year ($171 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QQQT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | $0.30 | +3.1% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $0.291 | -6.7% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $0.312 | -2.8% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.321 | +9.2% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $0.294 | +14.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $0.256 | -10.2% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.285 | -3.7% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $0.296 | -4.8% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | $0.311 | -1.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.314 | -4.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.327 | +1.6% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $0.322 | +0.9% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | $0.319 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | $0.319 | +3.9% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $0.307 | +3.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $0.298 | +8.8% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | $0.274 | -4.2% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $0.286 | -7.4% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | $0.309 | -3.4% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | $0.32 | -1.5% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $0.325 | -5.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.343 | +6.9% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $0.321 | -0.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.322 | +1.3% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 | $0.318 | — |
Payout risk check
QQQT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).
Its share price moved -1.9% over the past year.
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About Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that primarily seeks to generate current income. It’s strategy involves holding shares of unaffiliated passively managed ETFs that seek to track the performance of the index (“Index ETFs”) and selling daily credit call spreads on the index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Defiance ETFs LLC. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jul 31, 2024. 26 payments tracked.
QQQT distribution FAQ
When is QQQT's next ex-distribution date?
QQQT's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3024 per share, expected on Oct 2, 2026.
How often does QQQT pay distributions?
QQQT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.30 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is QQQT's distribution yield?
QQQT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 20.50%, based on $3.629 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $17.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.629 per share, is 20.50%.
How much does QQQT pay per share?
QQQT pays about $0.3024 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.629 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $362.90 a year.
Has QQQT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -3.0%. As a fund, QQQT's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of QQQT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 20.50%, you would need about 331 shares of QQQT (roughly $5,853 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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