QID vs TAIL
ProShares UltraShort QQQ compared with Cambria Tail Risk ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
QID
ProShares UltraShort QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
TAIL
Cambria Tail Risk ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- QID yields more today: 4.13% vs 1.88% (forward).
- TAIL has grown its payout faster: -6.9%/yr vs -10.5%/yr over the last 3 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year TAIL delivered the higher total return: -11.2% vs -37.3% (price change plus payouts).
- TAIL is cheaper to own: 0.60% vs 0.95% expense ratio.
- TAIL has the steadier distribution: consistency 59/100 vs 43/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | QID | TAIL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $14.15 | $10.21 |
| TTM yield | 6.45% | 3.06% |
| Forward yield | 4.13% | 1.88% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.584 | $0.192 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.60% |
| 1-year payout growth | -46.0% | +25.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +46.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 43/100 | 59/100 |
| 1-year total return | -37.3% | -11.2% |
| 1-year price return | -41.1% | -13.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 272.4M | 149.1M |
| Years paying | 19.7 | 9.2 |
| 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 | TAIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 706.7 | 979.4 |
| Income per year | $413 | $188 |
| Income per month (avg) | $34 | $16 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model QID · Model TAIL
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. |
| TAIL Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.048 | Est. |
| TAIL Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.048 | Est. |
| TAIL Mar 18, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.048 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
QIDTAIL
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 TAIL?
QID currently has the higher trailing yield: QID yields 6.45% and TAIL yields 3.06%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do QID and TAIL pay?
QID pays every quarter and TAIL pays every quarter. QID's next ex-date is Sep 23, 2026 and TAIL's is Sep 17, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, QID or TAIL?
TAIL has grown its payout faster: -6.9%/yr vs -10.5%/yr over the last 3 years.
Is QID or TAIL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. QID 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.