QLDY is Defiance NASDAQ 100 Lightningspread Income ETF. Trading at $40.84. Current dividend yield: 9.72%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.97 |
| Current yield | 9.72% |
| Payment frequency | Weekly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 08, 2026(in 2 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 08, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1549 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | $0.1549 |
| 2026-09-02 | $0.1569 |
| 2026-08-28 | $0.1562 |
| 2026-08-26 | $0.1556 |
| 2026-08-21 | $0.1591 |
| 2026-08-19 | $0.1637 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.1630 |
| 2026-08-12 | $0.1636 |
About QLDY
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by employing a “LightningSpread" strategy, which is designed to generate daily income that the fund manager intends to distribute twice weekly. The fund’s strategy also seeks to provide long exposure to the price return of the Nasdaq 100 index (the “index”). The fund is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is QLDY's dividend yield?
QLDY (Defiance NASDAQ 100 Lightningspread Income ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 9.72%, which works out to about $3.97 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is QLDY's next ex-dividend date?
QLDY's next ex-dividend date is Sep 08, 2026 (in 2 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did QLDY last pay a dividend?
QLDY's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 08, 2026.
How often does QLDY pay dividends?
QLDY pays dividends on a weekly schedule.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.