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QYLD dividend safety score
Global X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF · Financial Services
QYLD scores 21/100 for dividend safety, which means a high risk that the dividend could be cut.
Updated October 29, 2026.
Global X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) has a very high dividend yield of 12.28%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 21 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Risky.
- Safety rank: #162 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 14, 2026 (estimated)
QYLD dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.04 | -10.4% |
| 2024 | $2.28 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How QYLD compares
| QYLD | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 21 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 12.28% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming QYLD dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1854 |
| ~Dec 13, 2026 | $0.1854 |
| ~Jan 11, 2027 | $0.1854 |
| ~Feb 9, 2027 | $0.1854 |
Estimates based on QYLD's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would QYLD pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $123 | $10 |
| $10,000 | $1,228 | $102 |
| $50,000 | $6,139 | $512 |
| $100,000 | $12,278 | $1,023 |
To earn $1,000 a month from QYLD at today's yield you would need about $97,735 invested, roughly 5,394 shares.
Based on the current yield of 12.28%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent QYLD dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | $0.1854 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.1785 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $0.1789 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $0.1715 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.1771 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.1786 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1779 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.1728 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.1731 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1704 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.1677 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.1653 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
QYLD dividend FAQ
Is the QYLD dividend safe?
Global X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF has a dividend safety score of 21 out of 100, which we rate Risky. That means a high risk that the dividend could be cut. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the QYLD dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for QYLD is about 12.28%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does QYLD pay dividends?
Global X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in QYLD earn in dividends?
At a yield of 12.28%, $10,000 invested in QYLD would pay about $1,228 a year, or roughly $102 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next QYLD ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for QYLD is expected around November 14, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.