CANQ Distribution History & Yield
Calamos Nasdaq Equity & 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 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 7, 2026 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 5, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 7, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 6, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.1152 | $11.52 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CANQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.4972 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CANQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 869 | $25,499 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,342 | $127,493 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,684 | $254,987 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.71%. $10,000 in CANQ would currently pay about $471 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CANQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.123 | +10.8% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | $0.111 | -2.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $0.114 | -3.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | $0.118 | +14.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.103 | -6.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $0.11 | -0.9% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $0.111 | -29.3% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.157 | +42.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | $0.11 | -0.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | $0.111 | -0.9% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | $0.112 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $0.112 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 | $0.112 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | $0.112 | -2.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | $0.115 | +2.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.112 | -6.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.12 | -20.5% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | $0.151 | -11.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 | $0.17 | +0.6% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.169 | +43.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | $0.118 | -10.6% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $0.132 | +20.0% |
Payout risk check
CANQ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved -2.6% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF
The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80%, but up to 100%, of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in a portfolio of equity instruments (including options and equity ETFs) and fixed income instruments (including bonds and fixed income ETFs) intended to deliver convertible security-like exposure to companies in the Nasdaq-100 Index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Calamos. Category: Miscellaneous Allocation. First distribution on our records: Apr 1, 2024. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CANQ distribution FAQ
When is CANQ's next ex-distribution date?
CANQ'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 $0.1152 per share, expected on Nov 7, 2026.
How often does CANQ pay distributions?
CANQ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.123 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is CANQ's distribution yield?
CANQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.71%, based on $1.382 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.382 per share, is 4.71%.
How much does CANQ pay per share?
CANQ pays about $0.1152 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.382 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $138.20 a year.
Has CANQ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -10.0%. As a fund, CANQ'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 CANQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.71%, you would need about 869 shares of CANQ (roughly $25,499 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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