QCLN Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
QCLN's approximate ~0.9% yield (as of mid-2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.59% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; QCLN is built for total return, not yield. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with First Trust Advisors.
How does the QCLN dividend work?
QCLN holds the companies in NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.59% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
QCLN tracks the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index, a market-cap-weighted group of US-listed clean-energy companies spanning solar, advanced batteries, electric vehicles, fuel cells, and enabling power semiconductors. The expense ratio is ~0.59%. Compared with the broader, cheaper ICLN, QCLN is more concentrated in US names and leans heavily on its top holdings.
How does QCLN's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: ~0.9% (mid-2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.59% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
- For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.
If income is your goal, compare QCLN against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how QCLN's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the QCLN dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate ~0.9% yield, QCLN is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; QCLN is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index exposure. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with First Trust Advisors.
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FAQ
What is QCLN's dividend yield?
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Approximately ~0.9% as of mid-2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on First Trust Advisors's fund page.
How often does QCLN pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like QCLN distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with First Trust Advisors.
Where does QCLN's dividend come from?
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QCLN tracks NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index and holds names such as BE, TSLA, MPWR, ON, FSLR. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.59% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest QCLN dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so QCLN distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is QCLN a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. QCLN yields roughly ~0.9%, which is modest. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.
Are QCLN dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like QCLN are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and First Trust Advisors's tax documents.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to mid-2026, and change; verify current figures with First Trust Advisors or your broker.