QAI Distribution History & Yield
NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.504 | $50.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QAI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.504 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 15 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QAI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,381 | $84,881 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,905 | $424,405 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 23,810 | $848,810 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.41%. $10,000 in QAI would currently pay about $141 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QAI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.504 | -27.9% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.699 | -43.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $1.227 | +116.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.568 | +545.5% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.088 | -86.1% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.633 | +7.7% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.588 | +7.1% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | — | $0.549 | +297.8% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.138 | -65.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.394 | +7.7% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.366 | +18.4% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.309 | -16.7% |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $0.371 | -10.4% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.414 | +79.2% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.231 | — |
Payout risk check
QAI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 44/100).
Its share price moved +6.0% 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 NYLI Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
The fund is a “fund of funds” which means it will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets, (net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the investments included in its underlying index, which includes underlying funds. The Advisor is the index provider for the underlying index.
Fund family: New York Life Investment Management LLC. Category: Multistrategy. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2009. 15 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QAI distribution FAQ
When is QAI's next ex-distribution date?
QAI's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.504 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does QAI pay distributions?
QAI pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.504 per share with an ex-date of Dec 30, 2025.
What is QAI's distribution yield?
QAI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.41%, based on $0.504 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $35.65. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.504 per share, is 1.41%.
How much does QAI pay per share?
QAI pays about $0.504 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.504 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $50.40 a year.
Has QAI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 4.5% a year (-27.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, QAI'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 QAI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.41%, you would need about 2,381 shares of QAI (roughly $84,881 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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