DUG vs QID
ProShares UltraShort Energy ETF compared with ProShares UltraShort QQQ on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DUG
ProShares UltraShort Energy ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- QID yields more today: 4.13% vs 3.41% (forward).
- QID has grown its payout faster: -10.5%/yr vs -11.1%/yr over the last 3 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year QID delivered the higher total return: -37.3% vs -54.1% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DUG | QID |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $14.55 | $14.15 |
| TTM yield | 5.30% | 6.45% |
| Forward yield | 3.41% | 4.13% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.496 | $0.584 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| 1-year payout growth | -54.6% | -46.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 40/100 | 43/100 |
| 1-year total return | -54.1% | -37.3% |
| 1-year price return | -56.4% | -41.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 29.4M | 272.4M |
| Years paying | 19.2 | 19.7 |
| Sector / category | Trading--Inverse Equity | Trading--Inverse Equity |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| DUG | QID | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 687.3 | 706.7 |
| Income per year | $341 | $413 |
| Income per month (avg) | $28 | $34 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUG Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.124 | Est. |
| DUG Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.124 | Est. |
| DUG Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.124 | Est. |
| QID Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.146 | Est. |
| QID Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.146 | Est. |
| QID Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.146 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, DUG or QID?
QID currently has the higher trailing yield: DUG yields 5.30% and QID yields 6.45%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DUG and QID pay?
DUG pays every quarter and QID pays every quarter. DUG's next ex-date is Sep 23, 2026 and QID's is Sep 23, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, DUG or QID?
QID has grown its payout faster: -10.5%/yr vs -11.1%/yr over the last 3 years.
Is DUG or QID better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DUG and QID differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.