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TL;DR
- Yes. QQQ pays a dividend each quarter, usually in late March, June, September and December.
- The yield is small: the last four payouts added up to about $3.09 a share, about 0.5%.
- That’s because the fund’s big tech companies pay little or nothing and put their cash into growth instead.
- LemonTrades tells you what moved the Nasdaq, and why, as it happens.
QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100, which leans heavily on tech. That shapes both its returns and its small payout.
QQQ’s latest dividends
| Ex-dividend date | Per share |
|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | $0.751 |
| June 22, 2026 | $0.813 |
| March 23, 2026 | $0.733 |
| December 22, 2025 | $0.794 |
| Last four quarters | $3.091 |
Why QQQ pays so little
The Nasdaq-100’s biggest companies, like Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft, pay small dividends compared with their share prices, and some big members pay none. See Nvidia’s dividend and does Amazon pay dividends?. QQQ holders mostly earn from the share price, so it can swing hard: the Nasdaq fell 5.5% on November 5, 2026 alone.
QQQ and other ETFs
| ETF | Pays | Last 4 payouts, per share | Yield | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOOS&P 500 | Quarterly | $7.43 | About 1.1% | $– |
| SPYS&P 500 | Quarterly | $7.58 | About 1.0% | $– |
| VTIwhole US market | Quarterly | $3.95 | About 1.1% | $– |
| QQQNasdaq 100 | Quarterly | $3.09 | About 0.5% | $– |
| SCHDdividend stocks | Quarterly | $1.06 | About 3.0% | $– |
Payouts from the last four quarters; yields at recent prices. Prices are live. If you want more income, a dividend-focused fund pays more, but usually grows more slowly. See when does SCHD pay dividends?.
Are QQQ’s dividends taxed?
In a regular brokerage account, yes, even if you reinvest. In an IRA, they aren’t taxed each year. New to ETFs? See what is an ETF?.
Sources
Education, not financial or tax advice. Past payouts don’t guarantee future ones. See our disclaimer.
