Dividend history
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
QLDY.US
Recent payments
$0.1610USD
Ex: Oct 9, 2026
Pay: Oct 13
$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 raised its dividend.
The Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY.US) is increasing its dividend from CA$0.1608 to CA$0.161. This change shows the ETF's commitment to providing value to its investors.
Investor takeaway: For Canadian retail investors, this dividend increase is important if you hold the ETF in registered accounts like a TFSA or RRSP, where dividends can grow tax-free.
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Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
QLDY.US
QLDY.US
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$58.67M
Div. yield
2546.64%
52W high
$42.50
52W low
$30.17
Beta
0.00
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New Dividend Amount: CA$0.161
The previous dividend was CA$0.1608, so this is a small increase.
Dividend Details
The recent increase for the Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF raises the dividend from CA$0.1608 to CA$0.161. This adjustment is part of the ETF's biweekly payment schedule, with the ex-dividend date on October 9, 2026, and the payment date on October 13, 2026. This marks the third increase in the ETF's payment history, which spans about 0.1 years.
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Payment History
The Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF has made five payments so far, showing a steady approach to dividend distribution. While the increase from CA$0.1608 to CA$0.161 is modest, it reflects the ETF's strategy to enhance shareholder returns over time.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | QLDY.US |
| Amount | CA$0.161 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-10-09 |
| Record | 2026-10-09 |
| Payment | 2026-10-13 |
| Declared | 2026-10-08 |
| Trailing yield | 2546.64% |
| Stock page | QLDY.US dividend history |
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