QVAL
Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF
QVAL at a glance
QVAL (Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF) currently pays a 1.5% distribution yield, paid quarterly. On a $10,000 investment that works out to about $150 a year, or roughly $12.50 a month before taxes. That yield ranks #219 of the 223 income ETFs we track.
It charges an expense ratio of 0.28%, which is cheaper than most the ETFs we track (about $28 a year per $10,000 invested) and it manages $658M in assets.
Yield is only half the story. QVAL's total return since it launched on October 22, 2014 is +211% (about +9.9% per year), and the share price is not below where it started, so there is no price decay flag.
Recent QVAL dividends
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share | Change | Pay date | Record date | Declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $0.2415 | +30% | Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $0.1856 | -12% | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.2101 | -13% | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.2421 | +26% | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.1919 | +13% | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1701 | +72% | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 |
QVAL has paid $0.8793 per share over the last 12 months across 4 payouts. See the full QVAL dividend history →
How much will QVAL pay you?
At today's yield, before taxes. Open the full QVAL dividend calculator →
Where QVAL ranks
#219 of 223 among income ETFsBetter than 2% of funds → see the listFee rank (lowest)
#16 of 175 cheapest firstBetter than 91% of funds → see the listSize rank
#117 of 276 by assetsBetter than 58% of funds → see the listAnnualized return rank
#84 of 147 funds with 1+ yearBetter than 43% of funds → see the list
ETFs similar to QVAL
| ETF | Yield | $10K / yr | Expense | AUM | Annualized | Price decay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QVALAlpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF | 1.5% | $150 | 0.28% | $658M | +9.9% | No | This fund |
| VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.5% | $150 | 0.04% | $114B | +10% | No | Compare |
| DIVBiShares Core Dividend ETF | 2.3% | $230 | 0.05% | $2.2B | +15% | No | Compare |
| DGROiShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 2.0% | $200 | 0.08% | $44.6B | +13% | No | Compare |
| NOBLProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 2.2% | $220 | 0.35% | $11.7B | +11% | No | Compare |
| SDYSPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 2.4% | $240 | 0.35% | $21.9B | +9.1% | No | Compare |
| COWSAmplify Cash Flow Dividend Leaders ETF | 1.4% | $140 | 0.39% | $44.0M | +19% | No | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is QVAL's dividend yield?
QVAL currently has a distribution yield of 1.5%, based on the TopETFs database. Yields change as payouts and the share price move.
How often does QVAL pay dividends?
QVAL pays quarterly, which is about 4 payments a year.
How much does $10,000 in QVAL pay?
At a 1.5% yield, $10,000 in QVAL pays about $150 a year, or roughly $12.50 a month before taxes.
What is QVAL's expense ratio?
QVAL charges 0.28% a year, about $28 for every $10,000 invested.
Does QVAL have price decay?
No. QVAL's share price is not below where it started. Its total return since inception is +211%.
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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