CAIQ Distribution History & Yield
Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 7, 2026 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 7, 2026 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 7, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 6, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.3809 | $38.09 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CAIQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.9517 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 10 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CAIQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 263 | $6,589 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,313 | $32,943 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,626 | $65,886 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 18.21%. $10,000 in CAIQ would currently pay about $1,821 a year ($152 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CAIQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.382 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | $0.382 | +0.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | $0.381 | +0.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $0.378 | -0.3% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | $0.379 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | $0.379 | +0.3% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.378 | -0.8% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $0.381 | +1.6% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $0.375 | -4.8% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.394 | — |
Payout risk check
CAIQ's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 99/100).
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About Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF
The fund is a non-diversified, actively managed ETF that, under normal market conditions, seeks to invest at least 80% of its total assets in U.S. Treasuries, cash, cash equivalents, "box spreads" and unfunded total return swaps that provide exposure to the index. The fund will not attempt to replicate or track the index but will instead use financial instruments such as total return swaps to gain exposure to the level of the index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Calamos. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2025. 10 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CAIQ distribution FAQ
When is CAIQ's next ex-distribution date?
CAIQ's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3809 per share, expected on Nov 7, 2026.
How often does CAIQ pay distributions?
CAIQ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.382 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is CAIQ's distribution yield?
CAIQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 15.18%, based on $3.809 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.10. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.5708 per share, is 18.21%.
How much does CAIQ pay per share?
CAIQ pays about $0.3809 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.5708 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $457.08 a year.
Has CAIQ grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, CAIQ's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of CAIQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 18.21%, you would need about 263 shares of CAIQ (roughly $6,589 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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