QQXT Distribution History & Yield
First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QQXT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.748 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QQXT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,605 | $162,882 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,022 | $814,412 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,043 | $1,628,824 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.74%. $10,000 in QQXT would currently pay about $74 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QQXT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.187 | -7.4% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.202 | +38.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.693 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.146 | -9.3% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.161 | -17.9% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.196 | -4.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.206 | +27.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.162 | -36.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.256 | -11.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.289 | -28.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.405 | +116.6% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.187 | +17.6% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.159 | -26.7% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.217 | +16.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.186 | +29.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.144 | +15.2% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.125 | -48.8% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.244 | +190.5% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.084 | +58.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.053 | -27.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.073 | -25.5% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.098 | +18.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.083 | +118.4% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.038 | -20.8% |
Payout risk check
QQXT's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 67/100).
Its share price moved +3.2% 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 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is an equal-weighted index composed of the securities comprising the NASDAQ-100 Index® that are not classified as "technology" according to the Industry Classification Benchmark ("ICB") classification system.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 23, 2008. 61 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QQXT distribution FAQ
When is QQXT's next ex-distribution date?
QQXT'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 $0.187 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does QQXT pay distributions?
QQXT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.187 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is QQXT's distribution yield?
QQXT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.53%, based on $0.535 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $101.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.748 per share, is 0.74%.
How much does QQXT pay per share?
QQXT pays about $0.187 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.748 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $74.80 a year.
Has QQXT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.9% a year (-26.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, QQXT'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 QQXT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.74%, you would need about 1,605 shares of QQXT (roughly $162,882 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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