CANQ Distribution History & Yield
Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1143 | $11.43 | 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 $1.371 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 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 | 876 | $26,217 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,377 | $131,085 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,753 | $262,171 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.58%. $10,000 in CANQ would currently pay about $458 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CANQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.111 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.111 | -2.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.114 | -3.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +14.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.103 | -6.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.11 | -0.9% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.111 | -29.3% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.157 | +42.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.11 | -0.9% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.111 | -0.9% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.112 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.112 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.112 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.112 | -2.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +2.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.112 | -6.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.12 | -20.5% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.151 | -11.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +0.6% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.169 | +43.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.118 | -10.6% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.132 | +20.0% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.11 | -3.5% |
Payout risk check
CANQ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved +2.5% 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
First distribution on our records: Apr 1, 2024. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1143 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does CANQ pay distributions?
CANQ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.111 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is CANQ's distribution yield?
CANQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.58%, based on $1.371 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.95. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.371 per share, is 4.58%.
How much does CANQ pay per share?
CANQ pays about $0.1143 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.371 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $137.10 a year.
Has CANQ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -10.6%. 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 4.58%, you would need about 876 shares of CANQ (roughly $26,217 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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