PSQ vs TAIL
ProShares Short QQQ compared with Cambria Tail Risk ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
PSQ
ProShares Short QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
TAIL
Cambria Tail Risk ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- PSQ yields more today: 3.94% vs 3.41% (forward).
- TAIL has grown its payout faster: -6.8%/yr vs -21.6%/yr over the last 3 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year PSQ delivered the higher total return: -12.6% vs -13.8% (price change plus payouts).
- TAIL is cheaper to own: 0.60% vs 0.95% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | PSQ | TAIL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $26.10 | $9.85 |
| TTM yield | 3.98% | 3.53% |
| Forward yield | 3.94% | 3.41% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.028 | $0.336 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 23, 2026 (est.) | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.60% |
| 1-year payout growth | -42.3% | +17.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +38.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 51/100 | 58/100 |
| 1-year total return | -12.6% | -13.8% |
| 1-year price return | -15.9% | -16.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 593.7M | 147.8M |
| Years paying | 19.8 | 9.3 |
| 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
| PSQ | TAIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 383.1 | 1,015.2 |
| Income per year | $394 | $341 |
| Income per month (avg) | $33 | $28 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model PSQ · Model TAIL
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSQ Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.257 | Est. |
| PSQ Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.257 | Est. |
| PSQ Jun 23, 2027 | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.257 | Est. |
| TAIL Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.084 | Est. |
| TAIL Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.084 | Est. |
| TAIL Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.084 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
PSQTAIL
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, PSQ or TAIL?
PSQ currently has the higher trailing yield: PSQ yields 3.98% and TAIL yields 3.53%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do PSQ and TAIL pay?
PSQ pays every quarter and TAIL pays every quarter. PSQ's next ex-date is Dec 23, 2026 and TAIL's is Dec 18, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, PSQ or TAIL?
TAIL has grown its payout faster: -6.8%/yr vs -21.6%/yr over the last 3 years.
Is PSQ or TAIL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. PSQ and TAIL 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.