PQDI is Principal Funds's Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF (Preferred Stock). Trading at $19.12. Current dividend yield: 5.65%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.09 |
| Current yield | 5.65% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 03, 2026(tomorrow) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0949 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 11.19% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -0.93% |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $69M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.0832 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.0949 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.1030 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.0990 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.0950 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.0925 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.0929 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.0862 |
About PQDI
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in preferred securities and other income-producing securities. The fund also invests in other income-producing securities that include securities that have a stated coupon rate which expects to pay interest or dividends. The fund invests in income-producing securities, including but not limited to contingent convertible securities (“Cocos”) and other types of capital securities.
Frequently asked
What is PQDI's dividend yield?
PQDI (Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 5.65%, which works out to about $1.09 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is PQDI's next ex-dividend date?
PQDI's next ex-dividend date is Sep 03, 2026 (tomorrow). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did PQDI last pay a dividend?
PQDI's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 05, 2026.
How often does PQDI pay dividends?
PQDI pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is PQDI growing its dividend?
PQDI has been shrinking its dividend at a -0.93% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-02. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.