QQEW Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Nasdaq-100 Select Equal Weight ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.02 | $2.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QQEW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.08 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QQEW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 15,000 | $2,420,400 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 75,000 | $12,102,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 150,000 | $24,204,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.05%. $10,000 in QQEW would currently pay about $5 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QQEW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02 | -89.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.188 | +74.1% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.108 | -16.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.13 | -15.0% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.153 | +6.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.144 | +10.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.13 | -42.0% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.224 | +4.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.215 | -33.4% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.323 | +101.9% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.16 | +3.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.154 | -15.4% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.182 | +4.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.175 | +43.4% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.122 | +14.0% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.107 | -41.5% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.183 | +76.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.104 | +166.7% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.039 | -35.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.06 | -23.1% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.078 | -16.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.093 | +34.8% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.069 | -22.5% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.089 | -7.3% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.096 | -11.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.109 | -4.4% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.114 | +52.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.075 | +38.9% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.054 | -56.1% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.123 | +146.0% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.05 | -47.4% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.095 | +156.8% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.037 | -65.4% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.107 | +181.6% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.038 | -57.8% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.09 | +95.7% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.046 | -40.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.077 | +79.1% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.043 | -39.4% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.071 | -52.0% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.148 | +62.6% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.091 | +71.7% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.053 | -20.9% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.067 | +17.5% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.057 | -60.7% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.145 | +480.0% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.025 | -76.4% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.106 | -39.1% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.174 | +109.6% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.083 | +453.3% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.015 | -70.0% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.05 | +150.0% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.02 | -85.4% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.137 | +45.7% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.094 | +59.3% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.059 | +11.3% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.053 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.053 | -36.1% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.083 | +107.5% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.04 | -11.1% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.045 | +542.9% |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $0.007 | — |
Payout risk check
QQEW's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 57/100).
Its share price moved +18.6% 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 First Trust Nasdaq-100 Select Equal Weight ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of the fifty companies from the Nasdaq-100 Index ® with the highest combined quality and growth scores.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Growth. First distribution on our records: Jun 23, 2008. 62 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QQEW distribution FAQ
When is QQEW's next ex-distribution date?
QQEW's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.02 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does QQEW pay distributions?
QQEW pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.02 per share with an ex-date of Mar 26, 2026.
What is QQEW's distribution yield?
QQEW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.20%, based on $0.316 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $161.36. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.08 per share, is 0.05%.
How much does QQEW pay per share?
QQEW pays about $0.02 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $8.00 a year.
Has QQEW grown or cut its distribution?
QQEW has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.0% a year (-43.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QQEW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.05%, you would need about 15,000 shares of QQEW (roughly $2,420,400 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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