QDF Distribution History & Yield
Northern Trust Quality Dividend ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.356 | $35.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.356 | $35.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.356 | $35.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.356 | $35.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QDF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.424 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QDF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 843 | $78,008 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,214 | $390,042 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,427 | $780,084 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.54%. $10,000 in QDF would currently pay about $154 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QDF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.356 | +79.8% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.198 | -57.8% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.469 | +45.2% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.323 | -7.2% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.348 | +83.2% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.19 | -60.7% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.483 | +40.4% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.344 | +0.6% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.342 | +76.3% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.194 | -57.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.451 | +57.1% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.287 | -27.2% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.394 | +85.8% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.212 | -45.4% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.388 | +21.2% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.32 | -1.5% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.325 | +28.0% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.254 | -31.9% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.373 | +26.4% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.295 | +8.1% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.273 | +20.8% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.226 | -27.3% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.311 | +13.9% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.273 | -17.3% |
Payout risk check
QDF's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 70/100).
Its share price moved +19.8% 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 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 similar to that of the Northern Trust 1250 Index (the “parent 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. 54 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QDF distribution FAQ
When is QDF's next ex-distribution date?
QDF's next ex-distribution date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.356 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does QDF pay distributions?
QDF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.356 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is QDF's distribution yield?
QDF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.45%, based on $1.346 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $92.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.424 per share, is 1.54%.
How much does QDF pay per share?
QDF pays about $0.356 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.424 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $142.40 a year.
Has QDF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.4% a year (-1.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, QDF'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 QDF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.54%, you would need about 843 shares of QDF (roughly $78,008 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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