QLDY
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
QLDY at a glance
QLDY (Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF) currently pays a 40.0% distribution yield, paid weekly. On a $10,000 investment that works out to about $4,000 a year, or roughly $333 a month before taxes. That yield ranks #52 of the 218 income ETFs we track.
Yield is only half the story. QLDY's total return since inception is +22%, and our data flags price decay, meaning the share price is below where it started. Part of the income has been offset by a shrinking share price, so look at the total return, not just the payout.
How much will QLDY pay you?
At today's yield, before taxes. Open the full QLDY dividend calculator →
Where QLDY ranks
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Frequently asked questions
What is QLDY's dividend yield?
QLDY currently has a distribution yield of 40.0%, based on the TopETFs database. Yields change as payouts and the share price move.
How often does QLDY pay dividends?
QLDY pays weekly, which is about 52 payments a year.
How much does $10,000 in QLDY pay?
At a 40.0% yield, $10,000 in QLDY pays about $4,000 a year, or roughly $333 a month before taxes.
What is QLDY's expense ratio?
We do not have an expense ratio on file for QLDY. Check the fund's prospectus.
Does QLDY have price decay?
Yes. QLDY's share price is below where it started, so part of its income has been offset by a falling share price. Its total return since inception is +22%.
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. ETF data comes from the TopETFs database, refreshes daily and may be delayed, incomplete or outdated. Yields are trailing distribution yields and payouts can change or stop. Total return is since the fund's inception. Price chart and quote provided by TradingView and may be delayed. Always check the fund issuer's website and prospectus before investing. Full disclaimer.
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