QLV Distribution History & Yield
Northern Trust US Quality Low Volatility 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 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QLV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.26 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QLV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 953 | $76,080 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,762 | $380,400 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,524 | $760,800 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.58%. $10,000 in QLV would currently pay about $158 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QLV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.315 | +37.6% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.229 | -35.9% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.357 | +23.5% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.289 | +3.6% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.279 | +22.9% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.227 | -35.7% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.353 | +39.0% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.254 | -16.4% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.304 | +76.7% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.172 | +616.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.024 | -92.1% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.302 | +59.8% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.189 | -21.6% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.241 | +67.4% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.144 | -56.6% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.332 | +53.7% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.216 | +21.3% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.178 | +20.3% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.148 | -4.5% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.155 | +14.8% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.135 | -6.2% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.144 | +25.2% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.115 | -41.0% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.195 | +46.6% |
Payout risk check
QLV's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).
Its share price moved +13.1% 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 Low Volatility ETF
The underlying index is designed to construct a high-quality universe of companies, that in aggregate, possess lower overall absolute volatility characteristics relative to the Northern Trust 1250 Index (the “Parent Index”), a float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index of U.S. domiciled large- and mid-capitalization companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index.
Fund family: Northern Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Sep 20, 2019. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QLV distribution FAQ
When is QLV's next ex-distribution date?
QLV'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 $0.315 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does QLV pay distributions?
QLV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.315 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is QLV's distribution yield?
QLV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.49%, based on $1.19 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $79.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.26 per share, is 1.58%.
How much does QLV pay per share?
QLV pays about $0.315 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.26 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $126.00 a year.
Has QLV grown or cut its distribution?
QLV has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.2% a year (+6.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QLV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.58%, you would need about 953 shares of QLV (roughly $76,080 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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