QQQY Dividend History & Analysis | 39.2% Yield
QQQY has a dividend yield of 39.2% and paid 9.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
39.24%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
68.38%
Consistency Lifetime
84.6%
Yield on Cost 5y
56.67%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
3
Dividend Rating
57.89%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEPY | 69 M | 32.6% | 298% |
| WDTE | 69 M | 32.6% | 45.9% |
| USDU | 200 M | 3.85% | 4.86% |
| UUP | 214 M | 3.43% | 4.39% |
| BTCL | 34 M | 1.69% | 2.11% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITI | 127 M | 143% | 65.7% |
| IWMY | 113 M | 132% | 83.9% |
| JEPY | 69 M | 92.2% | 88.1% |
| WDTE | 69 M | 92.2% | 87.9% |
| UDN | 127 M | 61.2% | 27.5% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Trading--Miscellaneous
BITI
ProShares Trust
2.98% Yield
2.98% Yield
QQQY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | 2026-01-29 | 2026-01-30 | Weekly | 0.136 | 1.5% | 0.58% |
| 2026-01-22 | 2026-01-22 | 2026-01-23 | Weekly | 0.134 | -2.9% | 0.57% |
| 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-16 | Weekly | 0.138 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2026-01-08 | 2026-01-08 | 2026-01-09 | Weekly | 0.138 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-02 | Weekly | 0.138 | -0.7% | 0.58% |
| 2025-12-24 | 2025-12-24 | 2025-12-26 | Weekly | 0.139 | -0.7% | 0.58% |
| 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-12 | Weekly | 0.14 | -14.1% | 0.58% |
| 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-05 | Weekly | 0.163 | -54.5% | 0.68% |
| 2025-11-26 | 2025-11-26 | 2025-11-28 | Weekly | 0.358 | 122.4% | 1.5% |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-21 | Weekly | 0.161 | -3.6% | 0.66% |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-14 | Weekly | 0.167 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-07 | Weekly | 0.167 | -2.3% | 0.67% |
| 2025-10-30 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-10-31 | Weekly | 0.171 | -10% | 0.68% |
| 2025-10-23 | 2025-10-23 | 2025-10-24 | Weekly | 0.19 | -10.4% | 0.76% |
| 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-17 | Weekly | 0.212 | 9.8% | 0.85% |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-10 | Weekly | 0.193 | 1% | 0.75% |
| 2025-10-02 | 2025-10-02 | 2025-10-03 | Weekly | 0.191 | -1% | 0.74% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-26 | Weekly | 0.193 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-19 | Weekly | 0.193 | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| 2025-09-11 | 2025-09-11 | 2025-09-12 | Weekly | 0.189 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-05 | Weekly | 0.189 | -0.5% | 0.76% |
| 2025-08-28 | 2025-08-28 | 2025-08-29 | Weekly | 0.19 | -1.6% | 0.75% |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-22 | Weekly | 0.193 | 9% | 0.77% |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-15 | Weekly | 0.177 | -7.8% | 0.69% |
| 2025-08-07 | 2025-08-07 | 2025-08-08 | Weekly | 0.192 | 2.7% | 0.75% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-01 | Weekly | 0.187 | -4.1% | 0.71% |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-25 | Weekly | 0.195 | 0.5% | 0.75% |
| 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-18 | Weekly | 0.194 | -0.5% | 0.75% |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-11 | Weekly | 0.195 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-07 | Weekly | 0.195 | 1.6% | 0.75% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-27 | Weekly | 0.192 | -1% | 0.74% |
| 2025-06-18 | 2025-06-18 | 2025-06-20 | Weekly | 0.194 | 1.6% | 0.76% |
| 2025-06-05 | 2025-06-05 | 2025-06-06 | Weekly | 0.191 | 1.1% | 0.74% |
| 2025-05-29 | 2025-05-29 | 2025-05-30 | Weekly | 0.189 | -2.1% | 0.74% |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-23 | Weekly | 0.193 | 3.2% | 0.76% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-16 | Weekly | 0.187 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2025-05-08 | 2025-05-08 | 2025-05-09 | Weekly | 0.187 | 3.3% | 0.75% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-02 | Monthly | 0.181 | -38.9% | 0.74% |
| 2025-04-24 | 2025-04-24 | 2025-04-25 | Weekly | 0.296 | -1% | 1.25% |
| 2025-04-17 | 2025-04-17 | 2025-04-21 | Weekly | 0.299 | 20.1% | 1.26% |
| 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-11 | Weekly | 0.249 | -9.5% | 1.05% |
| 2025-04-03 | 2025-04-03 | 2025-04-04 | Weekly | 0.275 | -4.2% | 1.07% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-28 | Weekly | 0.287 | 0.3% | 1.07% |
| 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-21 | Weekly | 0.286 | -3.1% | 1.06% |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-14 | Weekly | 0.295 | 36.6% | 1.08% |
| 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-07 | Weekly | 0.216 | 11.3% | 0.77% |
| 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-28 | Weekly | 0.194 | -2% | 0.66% |
| 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-21 | Weekly | 0.198 | -12.4% | 0.65% |
| 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-14 | Weekly | 0.226 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2025-02-06 | 2025-02-06 | 2025-02-07 | Weekly | 0.226 | 0% | 0.75% |
QQQY Dividend FAQ
The Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF (QQQY) is an actively managed, non-diversified ETF that targets current income by writing (selling) options against the Nasdaq-100 index. This options-overlay caps upside participation in the index’s price appreciation while generating premium income, meaning investors receive higher yields at the cost of limited capital gains.
What is the Dividend Yield of QQQY?
As of February 2026, QQQY`s dividend yield is 39.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 9.75 USD by the current share price of 22.61.Does QQQY pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, QQQY paid a dividend of 9.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-29 and the payout was 0.136 USD.How often does QQQY pay dividends?
QQQY pays dividends weekly. Over the last 12 months, QQQY has issued 49 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-29.QQQY dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for QQQY for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.
Will QQQY pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.136 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Defiance Nasdaq 100 (QQQY) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for QQQY?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Defiance Nasdaq 100 (QQQY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of QQQY?
QQQY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 68.4% per year.
Strong growth: QQQY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of QQQY?
QQQY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 56.7%. If you bought QQQY's shares at 17.21 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (9.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 56.7% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of QQQY?
QQQY Payout Consistency is 84.6%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Defiance Nasdaq 100 has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does QQQY have a good Dividend Yield?
QQQY`s 39.24% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of QQQY?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of QQQY is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of QQQY?
QQQY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-01 02:15