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ETFsSCHD

SCHD September 2026 Dividend: $0.2665/Share, Ex-Date & Pay Date

SCHD declared its Q3 2026 dividend of $0.2665 per share on September 22 — a 5.5% increase from Q2. Here's every date that matters, what it pays per 100, 500, and 1,000 shares, and what the yield looks like now.

September 23, 20268 min read
ETFsJEPI

JEPI May 2026 Dividend: $0.44761/Share, Ex-Date & Pay Date

JEPI's May 2026 distribution is official: $0.44761 per share, ex-dividend May 1, payable May 5. Here's what it means for income investors.

May 1, 20268 min read
ETFsJEPI

JEPI SEC Yield vs Distribution Yield 2026: Which Number Matters?

Confused by JEPI SEC yield, distribution yield, and trailing 12-month yield? This guide shows the formulas, when to use each metric, and what income investors should track in 2026.

April 11, 20268 min read
ETFsQYLD

QYLD Dividend Yield 2026: Monthly Payments, History & Income Guide

QYLD delivers nearly 12% yield in monthly distributions using covered calls on the Nasdaq 100. Here's the complete payment history, income projections at every portfolio size, the real trade-offs, and how it stacks up against JEPI and JEPQ.

March 31, 202610 min read
ETFsSCHD

SCHD Dividend Yield 2026 (Updated): History, Growth Rate, and Income Guide

SCHD is the most popular dividend growth ETF with $83B in assets, a 3.4% yield, and an 11.5% ten-year dividend CAGR. With Q1 2026's $0.257 dividend just announced, here's everything you need to know about SCHD for income investors.

March 27, 202610 min read
ETFsJEPI

JEPI Tax Guide 2026: Are JEPI Dividends Qualified or Ordinary Income?

JEPI's 8%+ yield is attractive, but ~85% of its distributions are taxed as ordinary income — not qualified dividends. Here's exactly how JEPI is taxed, what your 1099 will look like, and why a Roth IRA might save you thousands.

March 27, 20269 min read