QLTY Distribution History & Yield
GMO U.S. Quality ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.061 | $6.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.061 | $6.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 247 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.061 | $6.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 338 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.061 | $6.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QLTY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.244 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 12 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QLTY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,919 | $215,410 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 24,591 | $1,077,049 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 49,181 | $2,154,098 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.56%. $10,000 in QLTY would currently pay about $56 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QLTY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.061 | -18.7% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.075 | +23.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.061 | -28.2% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.085 | +9.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.078 | +14.7% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.068 | +41.7% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.048 | -49.5% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.095 | +58.3% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.06 | +13.2% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.053 | +15.2% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.046 | +12.2% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.041 | — |
Payout risk check
QLTY's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 75/100).
Its share price moved +21.0% 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 GMO U.S. Quality ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in equities of U.S. companies that the fund’s adviser, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (“GMO” or the “Adviser”), believes to be of high quality. Equity securities primarily include common and preferred stocks and, to a lesser extent, other stock-related securities, such as convertible securities, depositary receipts, equity real estate investment trusts, income trusts, and securities of other investment companies that investment primarily in equity securities.
Fund family: GMO. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2023. 12 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QLTY distribution FAQ
When is QLTY's next ex-distribution date?
QLTY's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.061 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does QLTY pay distributions?
QLTY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.061 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is QLTY's distribution yield?
QLTY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.64%, based on $0.282 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.80. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.244 per share, is 0.56%.
How much does QLTY pay per share?
QLTY pays about $0.061 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.244 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $24.40 a year.
Has QLTY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -2.4%. As a fund, QLTY'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 QLTY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.56%, you would need about 4,919 shares of QLTY (roughly $215,410 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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