QID vs SHRT
ProShares UltraShort QQQ compared with Gotham Short Strategies ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
SHRT
Gotham Short Strategies ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- QID yields more today: 4.13% vs 0.08% (forward).
- QID has grown its payout faster: -46.0%/yr vs -92.3%/yr over the last 1 year.
- QID pays every quarter; SHRT pays once a year.
- Over the last year SHRT delivered the higher total return: -12.6% vs -37.3% (price change plus payouts).
- QID is cheaper to own: 0.95% vs 1.35% expense ratio.
- QID has the steadier distribution: consistency 43/100 vs 18/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | QID | SHRT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $14.15 | $6.63 |
| TTM yield | 6.45% | 0.08% |
| Forward yield | 4.13% | 0.08% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.584 | $0.005 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 1.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | -46.0% | -92.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 43/100 | 18/100 |
| 1-year total return | -37.3% | -12.6% |
| 1-year price return | -41.1% | -12.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 272.4M | 12.2M |
| Years paying | 19.7 | 2.7 |
| 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
| QID | SHRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 706.7 | 1,508.3 |
| Income per year | $413 | $8 |
| Income per month (avg) | $34 | $1 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model QID · Model SHRT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| SHRT Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.005 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
QIDSHRT
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, QID or SHRT?
QID currently has the higher trailing yield: QID yields 6.45% and SHRT yields 0.08%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do QID and SHRT pay?
QID pays every quarter and SHRT pays once a year. QID's next ex-date is Sep 23, 2026 and SHRT's is Dec 4, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, QID or SHRT?
QID has grown its payout faster: -46.0%/yr vs -92.3%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is QID or SHRT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. QID and SHRT 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.