How Many QALT Shares for $500 or $1,000 a Month?
At $0.66 a share a year, $500 a month takes about 9,047 QALT shares, about $235,132 at the Nov 13, 2026 close of $25.99. $1,000 a month takes about 18,093 shares, about $470,237. Before taxes, and only while the rate holds.
SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (QALT) pays $0.1658 a share quarterly, $0.66 a year, a 2.55% run-rate yield at the Nov 13, 2026 close of $25.99. Special dividends added $1.2829 in the last year; they are paid case by case, so they never count in the rate or the yield here. It has made 5 dividend payments since 2025.
At today’s rate of $0.1658 quarterly and the last close of $25.99, this is what QALT pays before taxes, if the rate stays where it is:
| You hold | Each payment | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $0.1658 | $0.06 | $0.66 |
| 100 shares | $16.58 | $5.53 | $66.32 |
| $10,000 invested (384.8 shares) | $63.80 | $21.27 | $255.19 |
| 9,047 shares ($500/mo) | $1,500.10 | $500.03 | $6,000.40 |
| 18,093 shares ($1,000/mo) | $3,000.04 | $1,000.01 | $12,000.15 |
With DRIP on, every payment buys more shares instead of landing as cash. 100 QALT shares reinvest into 0.64 new shares each payment, about 2.6 new shares a year at today’s price and rate, and each new share collects the next payment too. To DRIP one whole new share every payment you need about 157 shares. A rising payout speeds that up; a falling share price buys more shares per payment, but each is worth less. See the snowball over 10 to 30 years with QALT’s own history in the QALT DRIP calculator.
- Coverage: does what it earns cover the dividend rating
- Raise streak: how many years in a row it raised see details
- Payout vs trend: is the payout growing at its usual pace rating
- Yield vs history: is today’s yield high or low versus its past rating
QALT Dividend Yield Today vs Its 5-Year Range
- QALT yields 2.55% today, at the Nov 13, 2026 close of $25.99.
- Too new to rate — paying since 2026. So there is no usual level to compare today’s yield with yet.
How it works. Each month-end over the last 10 years gives one yield: the regular payment then, times payments a year, over that day’s close. Specials are left out. 50 means today’s yield sits right at its usual level. A lower score means the yield is below its usual level, so the price is high against the payout. A higher score means the yield is above its usual level. On price alone a payer stays between 15 and 85. Steady raisers get a few points back. It reads the past, not the future.
When Is QALT’s Next Dividend? Ex-Date and Pay Date After October 2026
QALT has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Jan 4, 2027, with the cash around Jan 6, 2027. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.1658 a share, went ex on Oct 5, 2026 and paid Oct 7, 2026.
- Ex-dates: about every 91 days (quarterly)
- Payment: usually about 2 days after the ex-date
Every payer going ex-dividend this week is on the dividend calendar.
How Often Does QALT Pay?
QALT pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Apr, Jul, Oct and Dec, with ex-dates in Apr, Jul, Oct and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 2 days later.
QALT vs Similar Dividend Funds (HDUS, EDEN...)
Against the 10 dividend funds in Asset Management closest to QALT in fund size, QALT’s 2.55% run-rate yield is above the group’s middle yield of 1.19%. A higher yield than the group is not a bonus by itself: it is often the market pricing in a cut, so read it next to the rating and the coverage behind it.
| Ticker | Dividend ⓘ | Yield | Safety Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| QALT $25.99SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | $0.1658/qtr$0.66/yr fwd | 2.55% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| HDUS $72.41Hartford Disciplined US Equity ETF | $0.287/qtr$1.15/yr fwd | 1.59% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| EDEN $118.10iShares MSCI Denmark ETF | $1.891/half-yr$3.78/yr fwd | 3.20% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| MISL $42.08First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | $0.029/qtr$0.12/yr fwd | 0.28% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| QLV $82.19FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | $0.276/qtr$1.10/yr fwd | 1.34% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| FBCV $44.32Fidelity Blue Chip Value ETF | $0.115/qtr$0.46/yr fwd | 1.04% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| COM $33.48Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF | $0.235/qtr$0.94/yr fwd | 2.81% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| ROE $42.69Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF | $0.0869/qtr$0.35/yr fwd | 0.81% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| LEXI $39.84Alexis Practical Tactical ETF | $0.336/yr | 0.84% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| ESN $20.74Essential 40 Stock ETF | $0.156/qtr$0.62/yr fwd | 3.01% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| FBOT $36.19Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF | $0.028/qtr$0.11/yr fwd | 0.31% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
QALT Dividend History: Every Payment Since 2025
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.1658 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | $0.1522 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.153 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.6634 | Quarterly | Special |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.6195 | Quarterly | Special |
What the Dividend Safety Rating Means for QALT
QALT Dividend Questions
How often does QALT pay dividends?
QALT pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Apr, Jul, Oct and Dec, with ex-dates in Apr, Jul, Oct and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 2 days later.
Does QALT pay dividends monthly?
No. QALT pays quarterly, 4 times a year. For payers that pay every month, see the monthly dividend stocks.
When is the next QALT dividend?
QALT has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Jan 4, 2027, with the cash around Jan 6, 2027. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.1658 a share, went ex on Oct 5, 2026 and paid Oct 7, 2026. The current rate is $0.1658 per share, $0.66 a year.
Does QALT pay a dividend in January 2027?
Not declared yet. By its usual rhythm the next ex-date falls around Jan 4, 2027, with the cash around Jan 6, 2027, so a payment in January 2027 is likely. Only the company’s declaration makes it final.
How much does QALT pay per share?
QALT pays $0.1658 a share quarterly, $0.66 a year. At the Nov 13, 2026 close of $25.99 that is a 2.55% run-rate yield.
Does QALT’s payout grow?
There is not enough payment history on file yet to measure a trend. A fund passes through what its holdings pay, so its payout moves with them rather than on a set raise schedule. Measured over a full year, the payout rate changed -73.2%.
Is QALT’s dividend safe?
No rating can promise a future payment, but the record on file says a lot. This is data, not investment advice. The full 1-check rating comes with a plan.
How do I track my QALT dividends?
Add QALT to a free DRIPCalc portfolio once, with your buy date and share count. Every payout since fills in, dated and in dollars; with DRIP on, the new shares each payment buys are counted for you, so there is no spreadsheet to update and no broker login. To project the snowball, run QALT in the DRIP calculator.
