QDTE declares $0.1210 weekly distribution, down 56.63% from last week

Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (QDTE) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.1210 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of August 27, 2026. This represents a decrease of 56.63% from the previous week's distribution of $0.2790 per share. As with all QDTE distributions, this amount is variable and reflects the fund's options strategy performance, and should not be interpreted as a permanent change in payout level.

The numbers

QDTE's recent weekly distributions have shown significant fluctuation: $0.23 on July 23, $0.137 on July 30, $0.137 on August 6, $0.208 on August 13, $0.279 on August 20, and now $0.121 on August 27. At the current share price of $29.10, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 45.22%, with TTM distributions totaling $13.1580 per share. The fund has a record of consecutive annual increases of 1 year, though its 5-year dividend CAGR is not applicable due to its relatively recent inception. For a detailed breakdown of historical payments, see the dividend history.

What it means for income investors

Based on the new distribution, an investor holding 100 shares would receive approximately $12.10 for this week, which annualizes to about $629.20 if the rate were maintained (though actual payments will vary). This distribution is lower than the previous week's, reflecting the variable nature of QDTE's payouts. Income-focused investors should be aware that weekly distributions can fluctuate significantly, and past performance does not guarantee future distributions.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.