Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
QYLDETF · ETF · monthly payer
$18.13
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
11.47%
Annual Dividend
$2.08
Payout Ratio
—
5-Yr Growth
-4.5%
Ex-Date
—
Frequency
Monthly
QYLD Dividend Safety Score
59/ 100
Grade C
Borderline
Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
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
Is QYLD a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsGlobal X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.47% ($2.08/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2025
- Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
- Very high yield can signal elevated risk
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 11.47%
- Payout Ratio
- —
- Annual Dividend
- $2.08
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- -4.5%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- —
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- monthly
- Beta
- —
- Market Cap
- —
- P/E Ratio
- 33.1
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -19%
- 52-Week Range
- $16.35 – $18.15
- Dividend Safety
- C · 59/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | — | $0.1790 | regular |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $0.1790 | regular |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | $0.1720 | regular |
| Feb 23, 2026 | — | $0.1770 | regular |
| Jan 20, 2026 | — | $0.1790 | regular |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.1780 | regular |
| Nov 24, 2025 | — | $0.1730 | regular |
| Oct 20, 2025 | — | $0.1730 | regular |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.1700 | regular |
| Aug 18, 2025 | — | $0.1680 | regular |
| Jul 21, 2025 | — | $0.1650 | regular |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.1660 | regular |
| May 19, 2025 | — | $0.1650 | regular |
| Apr 21, 2025 | — | $0.1600 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $2.08 / yr per share
Per payment (monthly)$17.33
Annual$207.90
Monthly avg$17.33
