Bottom line: QDTE is a high-yield weekly income vehicle that seeks overnight exposure to the Nasdaq-100 while selling out-of-the-money zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) calls every morning to harvest premium. The strategy can deliver very attractive cash flow in range-bound or moderately rising markets with elevated volatility, making it useful for income-focused investors who want tech/growth exposure plus frequent distributions.
It is not a pure Nasdaq-100 tracker or a set-and-forget core holding. Upside is capped each day by the sold calls, downside remains largely unprotected, and distributions can include significant return of capital. NAV erosion is a real risk over time, especially if volatility compresses or the index trends strongly higher or lower for extended periods.
Size the position according to your tolerance for capital fluctuation and variable weekly payouts rather than the headline yield. Always review the latest prospectus, distribution composition, and volatility environment. This is not investment advice.
Monthly Distributions for QDTE
| Month | Distributions | No. of shares | Net Distribution / share |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $44.31 | 268 | $0.1653 |
| May 2026 | $112.60 | 670 | $0.1681 |
| April 2026 | $121.26 | 1,015 | $0.1195 |
| March 2026 | $151.14 | 1,064 | $0.1420 |
| February 2026 | $171.60 | 1,064 | $0.1613 |
| January 2026 | $554.01 | 1,330 | $0.4165 |
| December 2025 | $658.95 | 1,064 | $0.6193 |
| November 2025 | $215.96 | 1,064 | $0.2030 |
| October 2025 | $255.73 | 1,330 | $0.1923 |
| September 2025 | $217.03 | 1,064 | $0.2040 |
| August 2025 | $328.68 | 1,555 | $0.2114 |
| July 2025 | $377.91 | 1,548 | $0.2441 |
| Grand Total: | $8,147.33 | 32,052 | $0.2542 |
ETF Investment Summary
| Investment | Shares | Distributions | Purchase price / share | Real price / share | Market price / share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | 0 | $8,206.36 | $39.89 | $0.00 | $28.24 |
Notes:
• Investment = Current Adjusted Cost Basis (after accounting for sells and distributions)
• Purchase price / share = Historical average price of all shares ever bought
• Real price / share = Current adjusted cost basis per remaining share (after distributions reduce basis)
• Market price / share = Latest market price of the ETF
Personal Chart – Real Price vs Real Price + Cumulative Distributions
Blue line = Real Price per share (cost basis after buys, sells & distributions)
Red line = Real Price + Cumulative Net Distributions received so far
Purple line = Cumulative Realised Capital Gains from sales
Green bars = Number of shares held at month-end
When the green bars drop to zero, the blue/red lines also go to zero (full exit of the position).