SQQQ Distribution History & Yield
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.473 | $47.30 | 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 $1.892 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 27 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 | 635 | $23,137 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,172 | $115,687 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,343 | $231,374 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.19%. $10,000 in SQQQ would currently pay about $519 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SQQQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.473 | -25.9% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.638 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.638 | -57.6% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.506 | +24.0% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.215 | -5.4% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $1.285 | -46.7% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | $2.41 | -41.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $4.085 | +9.7% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $3.725 | -6.9% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $4.00 | -2.4% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $4.10 | -42.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $7.075 | -12.7% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | $8.10 | +21.8% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $6.65 | +30.4% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $5.10 | +35.1% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $3.775 | -90.7% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 | $40.625 | -39.8% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 | $67.50 | -41.6% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 | $115.625 | -24.2% |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Jul 2, 2019 | $152.50 | +110.3% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 | $72.50 | -71.8% |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Jan 3, 2019 | $257.50 | +53.7% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | $167.50 | +63.4% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | $102.50 | +17.1% |
| Mar 21, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | $87.50 | +16.7% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 | $75.00 | +7499999900.0% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 | $0.00 | — |
Payout risk check
SQQQ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 26/100).
Its share price moved -52.1% 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 ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the Daily Target. The index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: ProShares. Category: Trading--Inverse Equity. First distribution on our records: Mar 23, 2016. 27 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 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 Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.473 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does SQQQ pay distributions?
SQQQ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.473 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is SQQQ's distribution yield?
SQQQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.92%, based on $3.255 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.892 per share, is 5.19%.
How much does SQQQ pay per share?
SQQQ pays about $0.473 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.892 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $189.20 a year.
Has SQQQ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -48.4% 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 5.19%, you would need about 635 shares of SQQQ (roughly $23,137 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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