QYLD Distribution History & Yield
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 22 days) | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 (in 78 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 (in 106 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 (in 134 days) | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 (in 162 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 (in 190 days) | May 6, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 218 days) | Jun 3, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 274 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 23, 2027 (in 302 days) | Aug 26, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.1786 | $17.86 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QYLD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.3216 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QYLD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 560 | $10,130 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,800 | $50,649 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,600 | $101,297 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.85%. $10,000 in QYLD would currently pay about $1,185 a year ($99 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QYLD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $0.183 | +3.4% |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.177 | -3.3% |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | $0.183 | +2.8% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | $0.178 | -3.8% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.185 | +3.4% |
| May 18, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.179 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.179 | +4.1% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.172 | -2.8% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.177 | -1.1% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | $0.179 | +0.6% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.178 | +2.9% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.173 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $0.173 | +1.8% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.17 | +1.2% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $0.168 | +1.8% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | $0.165 | -0.6% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.166 | +0.6% |
| May 19, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $0.165 | +3.1% |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | $0.16 | -5.9% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.17 | +3.0% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.165 | -12.2% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 | $0.188 | -44.5% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 | $0.339 | +88.3% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $0.18 | -1.6% |
Payout risk check
QYLD's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved +6.3% 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 Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. The CBOE NASDAQ-100® BuyWrite Index is a benchmark index that measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio that holds a portfolio of the stocks included in the NASDAQ-100® Index, and "writes" (or sells) a succession of one-month at-the-money NASDAQ-100® Index covered call options. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Global X Funds. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jan 22, 2014. 154 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QYLD distribution FAQ
When is QYLD's next ex-distribution date?
QYLD's next ex-distribution date is Nov 16, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1786 per share, expected on Nov 19, 2026.
How often does QYLD pay distributions?
QYLD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.183 per share with an ex-date of Oct 19, 2026.
What is QYLD's distribution yield?
QYLD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.85%, based on $2.143 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.09. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.143 per share, is 11.85%.
How much does QYLD pay per share?
QYLD pays about $0.1786 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.143 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $214.30 a year.
Has QYLD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.6% a year (-3.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, QYLD'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 QYLD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.85%, you would need about 560 shares of QYLD (roughly $10,130 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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