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, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.192 | $19.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.192 | $19.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.192 | $19.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.192 | $19.20 | 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 $0.768 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 | 1,563 | $155,109 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,813 | $775,547 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,625 | $1,551,094 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.77%. $10,000 in QQXT would currently pay about $77 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QQXT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.192 | +2.7% |
| 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% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.048 | -9.4% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.053 | -11.7% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.06 | -6.2% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.064 | +39.1% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.046 | +48.4% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.031 | -63.1% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.084 | +663.6% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.011 | -83.1% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.065 | +441.7% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.012 | -73.3% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.045 | +181.2% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.016 | -78.4% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.074 | +236.4% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.022 | -54.2% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.048 | +269.2% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.013 | -69.0% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.042 | +82.6% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.023 | -65.7% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.067 | +252.6% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.019 | -58.7% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.046 | +43.8% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.032 | -5.9% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.034 | -2.9% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.035 | -27.1% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.266 Special | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.048 | +380.0% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.01 | -73.0% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.037 | -69.7% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.163 Special | — |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.122 | +165.2% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.046 | +12.2% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.041 | +17.1% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.035 | -68.8% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.112 | +148.9% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.045 | -13.5% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.052 | +300.0% |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $0.013 | — |
Payout risk check
QQXT's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved +0.3% 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. 62 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 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 Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.192 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does QQXT pay distributions?
QQXT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.192 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is QQXT's distribution yield?
QQXT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.59%, based on $0.581 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $99.27. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.768 per share, is 0.77%.
How much does QQXT pay per share?
QQXT pays about $0.192 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.768 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $76.80 a year.
Has QQXT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.6% a year (-18.1% 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 0.77%, you would need about 1,563 shares of QQXT (roughly $155,109 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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