SQQQ Distribution History & Yield
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.638 | $63.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.638 | $63.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.638 | $63.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.638 | $63.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SQQQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.552 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SQQQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 471 | $17,953 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,352 | $89,765 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,703 | $179,530 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.68%. $10,000 in SQQQ would currently pay about $668 a year ($56 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SQQQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.638 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.638 | -57.6% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $1.506 | +24.0% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $1.215 | -5.4% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $1.285 | -46.7% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $2.41 | -41.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $4.085 | +9.7% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $3.725 | -6.9% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $4.00 | -2.4% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $4.10 | -42.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $7.075 | -12.7% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $8.10 | +21.8% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $6.65 | +30.4% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $5.10 | +35.1% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $3.775 | -90.7% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $40.625 | -39.8% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $67.50 | -41.6% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $115.625 | -24.2% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | — | $152.50 | +110.3% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $72.50 | -71.8% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | — | $257.50 | +53.7% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $167.50 | +63.4% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $102.50 | +17.1% |
| Mar 21, 2018 | — | $87.50 | +16.7% |
Payout risk check
SQQQ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 28/100).
Its share price moved -57.5% over the past year.
A 10.5% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
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 ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
First distribution on our records: Dec 26, 2017. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SQQQ distribution FAQ
When is SQQQ's next ex-distribution date?
SQQQ's next ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.638 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does SQQQ pay distributions?
SQQQ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.638 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is SQQQ's distribution yield?
SQQQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.47%, based on $3.997 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.18. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.552 per share, is 6.68%.
How much does SQQQ pay per share?
SQQQ pays about $0.638 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.552 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $255.20 a year.
Has SQQQ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -36.4% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SQQQ'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 SQQQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.68%, you would need about 471 shares of SQQQ (roughly $17,953 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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