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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 2025 $245.88 1,164 $0.2112
May 2025 $394.76 1,980 $0.1994
April 2025 $321.69 1,608 $0.2001
March 2025 $328.53 1,608 $0.2043
February 2025 $361.53 1,608 $0.2248
January 2025 $457.97 2,010 $0.2278
December 2024 $758.79 1,608 $0.4719
November 2024 $437.52 2,010 $0.2177
October 2024 $370.79 1,608 $0.2306
September 2024 $447.81 1,577 $0.2840
August 2024 $473.30 1,032 $0.4586
July 2024 $176.65 576 $0.3067
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).

Live Market Chart (TradingView)