QLD Distribution History & Yield
ProShares Ultra QQQ · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QLD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.108 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QLD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 11,112 | $958,444 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 55,556 | $4,792,222 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 111,112 | $9,584,445 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.13%. $10,000 in QLD would currently pay about $13 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QLD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.027 | -55.7% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.061 | +369.2% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.013 | -43.5% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.023 | +12.2% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.0205 | -66.9% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.062 | +376.9% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.013 | -57.4% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.0305 | +19.6% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.0255 | -51.9% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.053 | +92.7% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.0275 | -29.5% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.039 | +3366.7% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.088 Special | — |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.0545 Special | — |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.0011 | -82.0% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.0063 | +22.0% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $0.0051 | -34.9% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.0079 | +57.5% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $0.005 | +1041.6% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.0004 | -63.1% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | — | $0.0012 | -67.8% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.0037 | +47.5% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.0025 | -13.0% |
| Dec 22, 2015 | — | $0.0029 | +16.4% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.0025 | -1.2% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.0025 | -55.6% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.0056 | +37.4% |
| Mar 20, 2013 | — | $0.0041 | +59.7% |
| Dec 26, 2012 | — | $0.0026 | +396.7% |
| Jun 24, 2008 | — | $0.0005 | +174.5% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $0.0795 Special | — |
| Mar 27, 2007 | — | $0.0002 | — |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.0847 Special | — |
Payout risk check
QLD's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 50/100).
Its share price moved +25.7% 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 ProShares Ultra QQQ
The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the Daily Target. The index is designed to measure the performance of 100 of the largest Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain leveraged exposure to at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Trading--Leveraged Equity. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2006. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QLD distribution FAQ
When is QLD's next ex-distribution date?
QLD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.027 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does QLD pay distributions?
QLD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.027 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is QLD's distribution yield?
QLD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.14%, based on $0.124 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $86.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.108 per share, is 0.13%.
How much does QLD pay per share?
QLD pays about $0.027 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.108 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $10.80 a year.
Has QLD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -1.6%. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, QLD'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 QLD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.13%, you would need about 11,112 shares of QLD (roughly $958,444 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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