Dividend history
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
QLDY.US
Recent payments
$0.1608USD
Ex: Oct 7, 2026
Pay: Oct 8
$0.1590USD
Ex: Sep 25, 2026
Pay: Sep 28
$0.1520USD
Ex: Sep 18, 2026
Pay: Sep 21
$0.1540USD
Ex: Sep 16, 2026
Pay: Sep 17
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF has increased its dividend.
The Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY.US) has raised its dividend to CA$0.1608 from CA$0.159. This change shows the ETF's commitment to providing returns to its investors.
Investor takeaway: This increase in the dividend may interest Canadian retail investors, especially those holding the ETF in registered accounts like a TFSA or RRSP, as it boosts the income from their investments.
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Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
QLDY.US
QLDY.US
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$55.53M
Div. yield
2655.00%
52W high
$42.66
52W low
$30.29
Beta
0.00
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Dividend Increase Details
The new dividend amount is CA$0.1608, up from CA$0.159, marking a significant change in the ETF's payout structure.
Dividend Raise Overview
The recent dividend raise for the Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY.US) reflects an increase from CA$0.159 to CA$0.1608. This adjustment is part of the ETF's strategy to enhance returns for its investors. The ex-dividend date was October 7, 2026, with the payment date on October 8, 2026. This is the ETF's second dividend increase since it started, indicating a positive trend in its payout policy.
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Dividend History
The Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF has a short history of dividend payments, with four payments recorded over about 0.1 years. The ETF has shown a commitment to increasing its dividends, having raised its payout twice during this time. The current dividend of CA$0.1608 reflects the ETF's performance and its goal to provide value to its investors.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | QLDY.US |
| Amount | CA$0.1608 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-10-07 |
| Record | 2026-10-07 |
| Payment | 2026-10-08 |
| Trailing yield | 2655.00% |
| Stock page | QLDY.US dividend history |
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