QLC Distribution History & Yield
Northern Trust US Quality Large Cap ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 53 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.225 | $22.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.225 | $22.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.225 | $22.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 326 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.225 | $22.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QLC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.90 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QLC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,334 | $120,949 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,667 | $604,747 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,334 | $1,209,493 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.99%. $10,000 in QLC would currently pay about $99 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QLC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.225 | +1.4% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.222 | +56.3% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.142 | -49.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.282 | +43.9% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.196 | +16.0% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.169 | +43.2% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.118 | -53.4% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.253 | +88.8% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.134 | -20.7% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.169 | +31.0% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.129 | -34.5% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.197 | +26.3% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.156 | -6.6% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.167 | +15.2% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.145 | -25.6% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.195 | +19.6% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.163 | +13.2% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.144 | +19.0% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.121 | -22.9% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.157 | +41.4% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.111 | -13.3% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.128 | +21.9% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.105 | -28.1% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.146 | +0.7% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | — | $0.145 | +2.1% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.142 | +0.7% |
| Mar 20, 2020 | — | $0.141 | -10.8% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.158 | +6.0% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.149 | -47.2% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.282 | +149.6% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.113 | -34.7% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.173 | +13.8% |
| Sep 24, 2018 | — | $0.152 | +18.8% |
| Jun 18, 2018 | — | $0.128 | +33.3% |
| Mar 19, 2018 | — | $0.096 | -30.4% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.138 | +6.2% |
| Sep 18, 2017 | — | $0.13 | +4.0% |
| Jun 19, 2017 | — | $0.125 | +228.9% |
| Mar 20, 2017 | — | $0.038 | -77.5% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.169 | +50.9% |
| Sep 19, 2016 | — | $0.112 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2016 | — | $0.112 | -32.5% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.166 | — |
Payout risk check
QLC's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved +16.3% 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 US Quality Large Cap ETF
The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, possess greater exposure to quality, value and momentum factors relative to a universe of publicly-traded U.S. large-capitalization equity securities. The fund generally will invest under normal circumstances at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the securities of its underlying index.
Fund family: Northern Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 29, 2015. 43 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QLC distribution FAQ
When is QLC's next ex-distribution date?
QLC'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 $0.225 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does QLC pay distributions?
QLC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.225 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is QLC's distribution yield?
QLC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.96%, based on $0.871 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $90.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.90 per share, is 0.99%.
How much does QLC pay per share?
QLC pays about $0.225 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.90 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $90.00 a year.
Has QLC grown or cut its distribution?
QLC has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.2% a year (+18.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QLC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.99%, you would need about 1,334 shares of QLC (roughly $120,949 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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