QTUM Distribution History & Yield
Defiance Quantum ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 58 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 149 days) | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 331 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QTUM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.86 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QTUM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 646 | $87,871 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,226 | $439,355 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,452 | $878,710 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.37%. $10,000 in QTUM would currently pay about $137 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QTUM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.465 | +72.2% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.27 | +20.5% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.224 | -49.7% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.445 | +86.2% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.239 | -10.2% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.266 | +68.4% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.158 | +110.7% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.075 | -36.4% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $0.118 | -40.7% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $0.199 | +97.0% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.101 | +14.8% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.088 | -40.1% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | $0.147 | +18.5% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | $0.124 | +51.2% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | $0.082 | +10.8% |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.074 | -67.7% |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.229 | +18.7% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $0.193 | +153.9% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $0.076 | +16.9% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.065 | -15.6% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $0.077 | -23.8% |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | $0.101 | +274.1% |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 | $0.027 | -6.9% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.029 | -48.2% |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 | $0.056 | -21.1% |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 | $0.071 | +136.7% |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 | $0.03 | -25.0% |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | $0.04 | -4.8% |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $0.042 | -48.8% |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 | $0.082 | +412.5% |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Mar 14, 2019 | $0.016 | -61.9% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 | $0.042 | — |
Payout risk check
QTUM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 44/100).
Its share price moved +29.8% over the past year.
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About Defiance Quantum ETF
The fund uses a “passive management” (or indexing) approach to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the index. The index consists of a modified equal-weighted portfolio of the stock of companies whose business activities, products, and/or services relate to the development of quantum computing and machine learning technology.
Fund family: Defiance ETFs LLC. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2018. 32 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QTUM distribution FAQ
When is QTUM's next ex-distribution date?
QTUM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.465 per share, expected on Dec 24, 2026.
How often does QTUM pay distributions?
QTUM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.465 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is QTUM's distribution yield?
QTUM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.03%, based on $1.404 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $136.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.86 per share, is 1.37%.
How much does QTUM pay per share?
QTUM pays about $0.465 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.86 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $186.00 a year.
Has QTUM grown or cut its distribution?
QTUM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 43.1% a year (+90.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QTUM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.37%, you would need about 646 shares of QTUM (roughly $87,871 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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