QWLD Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR MSCI World St · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 35 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $1.342 | $134.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 217 days) | Jun 14, 2027 | $1.342 | $134.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QWLD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.684 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QWLD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 448 | $70,401 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,236 | $352,004 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,471 | $704,007 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.70%. $10,000 in QWLD would currently pay about $170 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QWLD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $1.342 | -6.5% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $1.435 | +18.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $1.212 | +2.2% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $1.186 | +22.3% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.97 | +3.6% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.936 | -8.4% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $1.022 | +14.3% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.894 | -11.0% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | — | $1.005 | -2.5% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $1.031 | +11.9% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | — | $0.921 | +17.3% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.785 | -7.5% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | — | $0.849 | -14.6% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.994 | +19.6% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | — | $0.831 | -14.3% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.97 | +55.0% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | — | $0.626 | -48.9% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $1.224 | +46.9% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.833 | +23.8% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.673 | -8.6% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.736 | -44.8% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $1.334 | +84.5% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.723 | +24.4% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.581 | +1283.3% |
Payout risk check
QWLD's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 83/100).
Its share price moved +12.1% 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 State Street SPDR MSCI World St
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index and in depositary receipts based on securities comprising the index. The index captures large-and mid-cap representation across 23 developed countries and aims to represent the performance of value, low volatility, and quality factor strategies.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Global Large-Stock Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 20, 2014. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QWLD distribution FAQ
When is QWLD's next ex-distribution date?
QWLD's next ex-distribution date is Nov 30, 2026 (in 35 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.342 per share, expected on Dec 14, 2026.
How often does QWLD pay distributions?
QWLD pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.342 per share with an ex-date of Jun 1, 2026.
What is QWLD's distribution yield?
QWLD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.76%, based on $2.777 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $157.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.684 per share, is 1.70%.
How much does QWLD pay per share?
QWLD pays about $1.342 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $2.684 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $268.40 a year.
Has QWLD grown or cut its distribution?
QWLD has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.2% a year (+15.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QWLD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.70%, you would need about 448 shares of QWLD (roughly $70,401 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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