QCLN Distribution History & Yield
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.007 | $0.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.007 | $0.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.007 | $0.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.007 | $0.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QCLN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.028 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QCLN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 42,858 | $2,118,429 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 214,286 | $10,592,143 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 428,572 | $21,184,286 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.06%. $10,000 in QCLN would currently pay about $6 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QCLN distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.007 | -84.1% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.044 | +37.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.032 | +88.2% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.017 | -15.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02 | -50.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.04 | -48.7% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.078 | -4.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.177 Special | — |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.082 | +215.4% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.026 | -83.6% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.159 | +205.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.052 | -39.5% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.086 | +48.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.058 | +427.3% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.011 | +57.1% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.007 | -90.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.071 | +294.4% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.018 | -74.3% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.07 | +29.6% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.054 | +86.2% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.029 | -74.6% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.114 | +375.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.024 | -45.5% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.044 | -47.0% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.083 | +159.4% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.032 | -43.9% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.057 | +470.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.01 | -67.7% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.031 | +93.8% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.016 | -38.5% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.026 | +36.8% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.019 | +26.7% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.015 | -82.1% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.084 | +61.5% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.052 | +26.8% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.041 | +7.9% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.038 | +52.0% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.025 | -10.7% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.028 | -44.0% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.05 | +31.6% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.038 | +18.8% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.032 | +113.3% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.015 | +50.0% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.01 | -28.6% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.014 | -63.2% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.038 | +245.5% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.011 | -74.4% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.043 | -41.1% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.073 | — |
Payout risk check
QCLN's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 24/100).
Its share price moved +30.4% 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 First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of small, mid and large capitalization clean energy companies that are publicly traded in the United States. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Miscellaneous Sector. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2012. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QCLN distribution FAQ
When is QCLN's next ex-distribution date?
QCLN's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.007 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does QCLN pay distributions?
QCLN pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.007 per share with an ex-date of Mar 26, 2026.
What is QCLN's distribution yield?
QCLN's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.17%, based on $0.083 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.028 per share, is 0.06%.
How much does QCLN pay per share?
QCLN pays about $0.007 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.028 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $2.80 a year.
Has QCLN grown or cut its distribution?
QCLN has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 2.9% a year (-46.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QCLN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.06%, you would need about 42,858 shares of QCLN (roughly $2,118,429 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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