Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.51% ($2.95/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

9.51%

Payout Ratio

60%

Annual Dividend

$2.95

5-Yr Avg Growth

7.5%

Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 15, 2026

Years of Growth

2

Frequency

quarterly

Beta

—

Market Cap

$1.5B

P/E Ratio

8.3

5-Yr Total Return

5%

52-Week Range

$25.00 – $31.87

Dividend Safety

C · 56/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2023)

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