QQQY is a Defiance weekly dividend ETF in the covered-call category. Its estimated annualized distribution yield is 32.9%, based on the trailing 90-day actual payment run-rate rather than a projected figure. QQQY pays distributions on a weekly schedule.
Why It Matters
QQQY's yield tier and risk classification together determine how much of its distribution is likely sustainable income versus volatility-driven payout.
- •Estimated annualized yield of 32.9% — a high-yield tier fund.
- •Next-dividend prediction confidence: 85%.
Investor Takeaway: Investors tracking QQQY typically watch both the next predicted payment and the fund's risk trend together, not yield in isolation.
TL;DR: QQQY last paid $0.1302 per share; CRADY Score 71.3/100.
QQQY Quick Facts
QQQY ETF Overview
A weekly income ETF targeting a 30% annual cash distribution through a daily call spread strategy on the Nasdaq-100.
- Provider: Defiance
- Category: covered-call
- Asset Class: Options Income ETF
- Benchmark: Nasdaq-100
Investment Strategy
The Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek current income. The Fund’s secondary investment objective is to seek exposure to the performance of the Nasdaq 100 Index (the “Index”).
QQQY Dividend Yield Analysis
Based on QQQY's trailing 90-day distribution run-rate and its current price of $22.58, CRADY estimates an annualized distribution yield of 32.9%. This figure reflects recent actual payments extrapolated to a full year — not a guaranteed or contractual yield. High distribution yields on option-income ETFs often come from a mix of option premium and return of capital, which can affect the fund's share price over time.
QQQY Distribution Summary
Over its last 12 payments (2026-07-17 to 2026-10-02), QQQY paid a combined $1.56 per share, averaging $0.1301 per distribution (ranging from $0.1253 to $0.1339).
For the full payment-by-payment history and CRADY's next-payment forecast, see the QQQY Next Dividend Prediction.
QQQY Payout Frequency
QQQY pays distributions on a weekly schedule, based on its recent distribution history.
QQQY Fund Information
- Expense Ratio
- 1.01%
- AUM
- $189.18M
- Inception Date
- 2023-09-13
- Holdings Count
- 5
Frequently Asked Questions
QQQY's estimated annualized distribution yield is 32.9%, based on its trailing 90-day payment run-rate.
QQQY pays distributions on a weekly schedule.
The Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek current income. The Fund’s secondary investment objective is to seek exposure to the performance of the Nasdaq 100 Index (the “Index”).
CRADY calculates QQQY's annualized distribution yield from a "run-rate": it sums the actual dividends paid over the trailing 90 days, divides by 90 for a daily average, multiplies by 365, and divides by the current share price. This reflects real recent payments, not an issuer's projected yield.
QQQY's expense ratio is 1.01%.
QQQY is issued and managed by Defiance.
자주 묻는 질문
QQQY의 최근 90일 배당 기준 연환산 예상 수익률은 약 32.9%입니다.
QQQY는 주간 배당을 지급합니다.
QQQY는 Defiance가 발행 및 운용하는 ETF입니다.