YQQQ Distribution History & Yield
YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (tomorrow) | Sep 11, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 (in 29 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 (in 43 days) | Oct 23, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 50 days) | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 (in 57 days) | Nov 6, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 64 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (in 78 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.0505 | $5.05 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from YQQQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.6789 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much YQQQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 457 | $4,429 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,283 | $22,143 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,566 | $44,286 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 27.10%. $10,000 in YQQQ would currently pay about $2,710 a year ($226 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
YQQQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.04 | +2.6% |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $0.039 | +2.6% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.038 | -2.6% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $0.039 | -33.9% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | $0.059 | -9.2% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.065 | -8.5% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | $0.071 | +31.5% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 | $0.054 | -1.8% |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | $0.055 | +5.8% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.052 | +8.3% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.048 | +20.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.04 | -4.8% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.042 | +2.4% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.041 | -6.8% |
| May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.044 | +2.3% |
| May 21, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | $0.043 | -2.3% |
| May 14, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.044 | -8.3% |
| May 7, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | $0.048 | -5.9% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | $0.051 | -13.6% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | $0.059 | -4.8% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | $0.062 | -20.5% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | $0.078 | -27.1% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.107 | +13.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.094 | +32.4% |
Payout risk check
YQQQ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 78/100).
Its share price moved -27.4% over the past year.
A 30.1% 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 YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF
The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks current income while providing indirect inverse exposure tothe performance of the index. Its potential for gains from decreases in the index level is limited. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: YieldMax ETFs. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Sep 6, 2024. 61 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
YQQQ distribution FAQ
When is YQQQ's next ex-distribution date?
YQQQ's next ex-distribution date is Sep 10, 2026 (tomorrow, estimated from its weekly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0505 per share, expected on Sep 11, 2026.
How often does YQQQ pay distributions?
YQQQ pays distributions every week, 52 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.04 per share with an ex-date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is YQQQ's distribution yield?
YQQQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 30.14%, based on $2.924 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $9.70. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.6284 per share, is 27.10%.
How much does YQQQ pay per share?
YQQQ pays about $0.0505 per share each week, which works out to roughly $2.6284 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $262.84 a year.
Has YQQQ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -23.8%. As a fund, YQQQ'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 YQQQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 27.10%, you would need about 457 shares of YQQQ (roughly $4,429 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every week, so the monthly figure is an average.
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