QDEF Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.338 | $33.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.338 | $33.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.338 | $33.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.338 | $33.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QDEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.352 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QDEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 888 | $81,151 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,438 | $405,754 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,876 | $811,509 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.48%. $10,000 in QDEF would currently pay about $148 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QDEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.338 | -1.2% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.342 | +70.1% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.201 | -62.8% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.541 | +70.1% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.318 | -5.6% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.337 | +59.0% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.212 | -52.5% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.446 | +34.7% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.331 | -3.2% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.342 | +86.9% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.183 | -60.2% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.46 | +70.4% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.27 | -29.3% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.382 | +95.9% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.195 | -50.5% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.394 | +23.5% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.319 | -1.2% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.323 | +54.5% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.209 | -41.5% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.357 | +37.3% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.26 | -4.4% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.272 | +35.3% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.201 | -42.6% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +30.6% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.268 | -16.2% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.32 | +23.1% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.26 | -63.8% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.718 | +189.5% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.248 | -27.1% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.34 | +61.1% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.211 | -39.7% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $1.988 Special | — |
| Sep 24, 2018 | — | $0.35 | +21.5% |
| Jun 18, 2018 | — | $0.288 | +60.0% |
| Mar 19, 2018 | — | $0.18 | -56.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.417 | +32.0% |
| Sep 18, 2017 | — | $0.316 | +19.2% |
| Jun 19, 2017 | — | $0.265 | +37.3% |
| Mar 20, 2017 | — | $0.193 | -47.1% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.365 | +38.8% |
| Sep 19, 2016 | — | $0.263 | +10.5% |
| Jun 20, 2016 | — | $0.238 | -8.5% |
| Mar 21, 2016 | — | $0.26 | -20.7% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.328 | +38.4% |
| Sep 18, 2015 | — | $0.237 | -8.8% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.26 | +20.4% |
| Mar 20, 2015 | — | $0.216 | -1.4% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.219 | +6.8% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.205 | -20.8% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.259 | +18.3% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.219 | -32.8% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.326 | +76.2% |
| Sep 3, 2013 | — | $0.185 | +33.1% |
| Jun 3, 2013 | — | $0.139 | +308.8% |
| Mar 1, 2013 | — | $0.034 | -44.3% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.061 | — |
Payout risk check
QDEF's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 70/100).
Its share price moved +14.3% 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 Northern Trust Quality Dividend Defensive ETF
The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, provide exposure to a high quality income-oriented universe of long-only U.S. equity securities, with an emphasis on long-term capital growth and a targeted overall beta that is generally between 0.5 to 1.0 times that of the Northern Trust 1250 Index, a float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted index of U.S. domiciled large- and mid-capitalization companies.
Fund family: Northern Trust. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2012. 56 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QDEF distribution FAQ
When is QDEF's next ex-distribution date?
QDEF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.338 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does QDEF pay distributions?
QDEF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.338 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is QDEF's distribution yield?
QDEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.56%, based on $1.422 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $91.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.352 per share, is 1.48%.
How much does QDEF pay per share?
QDEF pays about $0.338 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.352 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $135.20 a year.
Has QDEF grown or cut its distribution?
QDEF has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.6% a year (+8.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QDEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.48%, you would need about 888 shares of QDEF (roughly $81,151 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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