QBY Distribution History & Yield
GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 (in 12 days) | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (in 33 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 (in 40 days) | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 61 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 68 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (in 75 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 (in 82 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.1212 | $12.12 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QBY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.3033 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QBY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 191 | $939 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 952 | $4,693 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,904 | $9,386 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 127.86%. $10,000 in QBY would currently pay about $12,786 a year ($1,065 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QBY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.07 | -6.7% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.075 | -5.1% |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.079 | -1.2% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.08 | -3.6% |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | $0.083 | -1.2% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.084 | +1.2% |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | $0.083 | -14.4% |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.097 | -8.5% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | $0.106 | +1.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | $0.105 | -6.2% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | $0.112 | +3.7% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $0.108 | -2.7% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | $0.111 | -21.3% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | $0.141 | -3.4% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | $0.146 | -3.3% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.151 | -0.7% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.152 | -5.6% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $0.161 | -0.6% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | $0.162 | -4.1% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | $0.169 | -1.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.172 | +1.8% |
| May 22, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.169 | -1.7% |
| May 15, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $0.172 | -5.0% |
| May 8, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | $0.181 | +1.7% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.178 | -6.3% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.19 | +2.7% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $0.185 | +2.2% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | $0.181 | -3.2% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.187 | -3.1% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.193 | -2.5% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.198 | -9.2% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | $0.218 | +0.9% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.216 | -29.4% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.306 | -0.3% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | $0.307 | -5.8% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $0.326 | -8.2% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | $0.355 | -12.3% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $0.405 | -4.5% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | $0.424 | -10.9% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | $0.476 | -6.5% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 | $0.509 | -0.4% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 | $0.511 | -3.0% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.527 | -5.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $0.558 | -7.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | $0.60 | -3.7% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | $0.623 | -1.5% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.6328 | — |
Payout risk check
QBY's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 85/100).
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 GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to pay weekly distributions by selling put options on the Underlying Leveraged ETF, which provides exposure to 2 times the daily performance of the Underlying Stock. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Graniteshares. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Nov 28, 2025. 47 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QBY distribution FAQ
When is QBY's next ex-distribution date?
QBY's next ex-distribution date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1212 per share, expected on Nov 3, 2026.
How often does QBY pay distributions?
QBY pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.07 per share with an ex-date of Oct 16, 2026.
What is QBY's distribution yield?
QBY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 228.70%, based on $11.2748 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $4.93. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.3033 per share, is 127.86%.
How much does QBY pay per share?
QBY pays about $0.1212 per share each week, which works out to roughly $6.3033 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $630.33 a year.
Has QBY grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, QBY'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 QBY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 127.86%, you would need about 191 shares of QBY (roughly $939 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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