QTEC Distribution History & Yield
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days) | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.033 | $3.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 110 days) | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.033 | $3.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.033 | $3.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 2, 2027 (in 296 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.033 | $3.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QTEC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.132 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QTEC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 9,091 | $2,838,636 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 45,455 | $14,193,182 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 90,910 | $28,386,364 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.04%. $10,000 in QTEC would currently pay about $4 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QTEC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.033 | +312.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.008 | -76.5% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.034 | +325.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.008 | -74.2% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.031 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.031 | -47.5% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.059 | -49.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.117 | +41.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.083 | +84.4% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.045 | +87.5% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.024 | +118.2% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.011 | -8.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.012 | +20.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.01 | +42.9% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.007 | -93.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.112 | -16.4% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.134 | -28.7% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.188 | +6.2% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.177 | -20.3% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.222 | +11.6% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.199 | +38.2% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.144 | +22.0% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.118 | -41.0% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.20 | +35.1% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.148 | -14.9% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.174 | +81.2% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.096 | -52.2% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.201 | +31.4% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.153 | +20.5% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.127 | +35.1% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.094 | -9.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $0.104 | +30.0% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.08 | -36.5% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.126 | -65.9% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.37 | +208.3% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.12 | +12.1% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.107 | +10.3% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.097 | -1.0% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.098 | +66.1% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $0.319 Special | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.059 | -28.9% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.083 | +15.3% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | $0.072 | -14.3% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.084 | +16.7% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | $0.072 | +16.1% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.062 | +63.2% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 | $0.038 | -54.8% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.084 | -35.9% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.131 | +65.8% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.079 | +0.0% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.079 | +276.2% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.021 | +50.0% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.014 | — |
Payout risk check
QTEC's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 23/100).
Its share price moved +46.7% 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-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 classified as "technology" according to the Industry Classification Benchmark classification system.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2009. 53 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QTEC distribution FAQ
When is QTEC's next ex-distribution date?
QTEC's next ex-distribution date is Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.033 per share, expected on Oct 2, 2026.
How often does QTEC pay distributions?
QTEC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.033 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is QTEC's distribution yield?
QTEC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.01%, based on $0.033 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $312.25. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.132 per share, is 0.04%.
How much does QTEC pay per share?
QTEC pays about $0.033 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.132 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $13.20 a year.
Has QTEC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 34.0% a year (+312.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, QTEC'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 QTEC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.04%, you would need about 9,091 shares of QTEC (roughly $2,838,636 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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