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 112 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 | $87,024 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,905 | $435,119 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 23,810 | $870,238 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.38%. $10,000 in QAI would currently pay about $138 a year ($11 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 +10.7% 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 invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the investments included in its underlying index, which includes underlying funds. The underlying index consists of a number of components ("underlying index Components") selected in accordance with its rules-based methodology of such 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 Sep 9, 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 112 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 1.38%, based on $0.504 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.55. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.504 per share, is 1.38%.
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 1.38%, you would need about 2,381 shares of QAI (roughly $87,024 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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