HDGE vs QID
AdvisorShares Active Bear ETF compared with ProShares UltraShort QQQ on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
HDGE
AdvisorShares Active Bear ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- QID yields more today: 4.13% vs 3.98% (forward).
- QID has grown its payout faster: -46.0%/yr vs -56.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Over the last year HDGE delivered the higher total return: -8.7% vs -37.3% (price change plus payouts).
- QID is cheaper to own: 0.95% vs 3.62% expense ratio.
- QID has the steadier distribution: consistency 43/100 vs 27/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | HDGE | QID |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $14.06 | $14.15 |
| TTM yield | 3.98% | 6.45% |
| Forward yield | — | 4.13% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.56 | $0.584 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 3.62% | 0.95% |
| 1-year payout growth | -56.2% | -46.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 27/100 | 43/100 |
| 1-year total return | -8.7% | -37.3% |
| 1-year price return | -12.2% | -41.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 50.9M | 272.4M |
| Years paying | 6.7 | 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
| HDGE | QID | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 711.2 | 706.7 |
| Income per year | $398 | $413 |
| Income per month (avg) | $33 | $34 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model HDGE · Model QID
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDGE: no schedule to project | |||
| 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
HDGEQID
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, HDGE or QID?
QID currently has the higher trailing yield: HDGE yields 3.98% and QID yields 6.45%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, HDGE or QID?
QID has grown its payout faster: -46.0%/yr vs -56.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is HDGE or QID better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. HDGE 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.