QYLD Dividend History & Analysis | 12% Yield
QYLD has a dividend yield of 12% and paid 2.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
11.97%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-8.03%
Consistency Lifetime
91.3%
Yield on Cost 5y
15.99%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
12
Dividend Rating
40.49%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 421 M | 87.5% | 293% |
| ICOI | 25 M | 110% | 238% |
| NVDY | 1,554 M | 67.9% | 296% |
| SMCY | 149 M | 103% | 131% |
| MSTY | 1,277 M | 96.7% | 115% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 421 M | 945% | 83.3% |
| GQI | 183 M | 473% | 87.5% |
| XPAY | 95 M | 488% | 83.3% |
| TSPY | 225 M | 304% | 100% |
| QDVO | 599 M | 286% | 100% |
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IDUB
ETF Series Solutions
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DOGG
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ITWO
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QYLD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-23 | Monthly | 0.1786 | 0.4% | 1.02% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-30 | Monthly | 0.1779 | 3% | 1.01% |
| 2025-11-24 | 2025-11-24 | 2025-12-02 | Monthly | 0.1728 | -0.2% | 1% |
| 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-27 | Monthly | 0.1731 | 1.6% | 1.01% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-29 | Monthly | 0.1704 | 1.6% | 1.01% |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-25 | Monthly | 0.1677 | 1.5% | 1% |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-28 | Monthly | 0.1653 | -0.2% | 0.99% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1657 | 0.4% | 1.01% |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-27 | Monthly | 0.165 | 3.3% | 1.02% |
| 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-28 | Monthly | 0.1598 | -6% | 1.01% |
| 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.17 | 3% | 1.01% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-03 | Monthly | 0.165 | -12.1% | 0.9% |
| 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-28 | Monthly | 0.1877 | -44.6% | 1.02% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-07 | Monthly | 0.3386 | 87.7% | 1.85% |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-25 | Monthly | 0.1804 | -1.5% | 1% |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-28 | Monthly | 0.1831 | 1.3% | 1.01% |
| 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.1807 | 0.9% | 1.01% |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-26 | Monthly | 0.1791 | 1% | 1.01% |
| 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-29 | Monthly | 0.1774 | 5.2% | 1% |
| 2024-06-24 | 2024-06-24 | 2024-07-01 | Monthly | 0.1686 | 3.6% | 0.96% |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-29 | Monthly | 0.1628 | -5.5% | 0.93% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.1723 | -3.2% | 1% |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-26 | Monthly | 0.178 | 0.5% | 1% |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-28 | Monthly | 0.1772 | -1% | 1.01% |
| 2024-01-22 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-30 | Monthly | 0.179 | 7.9% | 1.01% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-08 | Monthly | 0.1659 | 3% | 0.95% |
| 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-29 | Monthly | 0.1611 | -3.4% | 0.95% |
| 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1668 | -3% | 1.01% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-26 | Monthly | 0.1719 | -0.7% | 1.01% |
| 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-29 | Monthly | 0.1731 | -3.7% | 1.01% |
| 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-01 | Monthly | 0.1797 | 1.6% | 1.01% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-28 | Monthly | 0.1768 | 5.1% | 1.01% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.1682 | -2.8% | 0.97% |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-02 | Monthly | 0.173 | 2.4% | 1.01% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-28 | Monthly | 0.169 | 1% | 1.01% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-01 | Monthly | 0.1674 | -1.3% | 1.02% |
| 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-24 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1696 | 5.1% | 1.02% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-09 | Monthly | 0.1614 | -2.1% | 1.03% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.1648 | 1.4% | 1.01% |
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-01 | Monthly | 0.1626 | -1.6% | 1.02% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-27 | Monthly | 0.1653 | -8.8% | 1.02% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-30 | Monthly | 0.1813 | 0.2% | 1.02% |
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-07-19 | 2022-07-26 | Monthly | 0.1809 | 4.3% | 1.01% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-29 | Monthly | 0.1735 | -2.8% | 1% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-01 | Monthly | 0.1785 | -13% | 1.01% |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-04-19 | 2022-04-26 | Monthly | 0.2051 | -2.2% | 1.01% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-29 | Monthly | 0.2097 | 3.8% | 1.02% |
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-02 | Monthly | 0.202 | -0.5% | 1.02% |
| 2022-01-24 | 2022-01-25 | 2022-02-01 | Monthly | 0.203 | -59.3% | 1.02% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-07 | Monthly | 0.4994 | 0% | 2.24% |
QYLD Dividend FAQ
Global X’s NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) seeks to allocate at least 80 % of its assets to the securities that compose the CBOE NASDAQ-100® BuyWrite Index. The index replicates a “buy-write” strategy: it holds the underlying NASDAQ-100 stocks while simultaneously selling one-month at-the-money covered call options on the index, generating option premium income but capping upside participation.
What is the Dividend Yield of QYLD?
As of February 2026, QYLD`s dividend yield is 11.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.03 USD by the current share price of 17.67.Does QYLD pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, QYLD paid a dividend of 2.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-20 and the payout was 0.1786 USD.How often does QYLD pay dividends?
QYLD pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, QYLD has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-20.QYLD dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for QYLD for the next 4 payments are between 0.166 (-7.1%) and 0.179 (+0.2%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will QYLD pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1786 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for NASDAQ 100 Covered Call (QYLD) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for QYLD?
The next Ex-Dividend date for NASDAQ 100 Covered Call (QYLD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of QYLD?
QYLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.03% per year.
Negative growth: QYLD's Dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of QYLD?
QYLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.0%. If you bought QYLD's shares at 12.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.0% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of QYLD?
QYLD Payout Consistency is 91.3%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: NASDAQ 100 Covered Call has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does QYLD have a good Dividend Yield?
QYLD`s 11.97% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of QYLD?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of QYLD is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of QYLD?
QYLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.49%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-03 04:20