ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) Dividend History
ARKQ latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.27%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.31paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2015paying since
- −14.1%5-year growth a year
ARKQ dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $31
- Each payment
- $31
- Value of the shares
- $11,201
- Yield
- 0.27%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.31 per share, before tax.
ARKQ distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
ARKQ distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 6 payments).
ARKQ distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.3060 | — | 0.27% | 1 |
| 2021 | $0.6140 | −6.4% | 0.80% | 1 |
| 2020 | $0.6560 | — | 0.86% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
ARKQ yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $117.63 | 0.26% | $0.31 | 0.3% |
| 3 years ago | $48.84 | 0.63% | $0.31 | 0.6% |
| 5 years ago | $81.98 | 0.37% | $0.92 | 1.1% |
| 10 years ago | $21.25 | 1.44% | $2.93 | 13.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
ARKQ yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 0.25% | 0.71% |
| ARKX | ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | 0.00% | 0.76% |
| BCTK | Baron Technology ETF | 0.00% | — |
| NITE | The Nightview ETF | 0.00% | — |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
ARKQ distribution history
6 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-29 | $0.3060 | −50.2% |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | $0.6140 | −6.4% |
| 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | $0.6560 | −22.3% |
| 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-28 | 2018-12-31 | $0.8440 | +66.5% |
| 2017-12-27 | 2017-12-28 | 2017-12-29 | $0.5070 | +171.1% |
| 2015-12-24 | 2015-12-29 | 2015-12-31 | $0.1870 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
ARKQ dividend overview
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.31 per share, a yield of 0.27% at the latest close of $112.01. Over five years distributions changed −14.1% a year and over ten years +5.0%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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ARKQ dividends FAQ
Does ARKQ pay a dividend?
Yes. ARKQ pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2015. The most recent was $0.3060 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 26, 2025, payable December 29, 2025.
What is the ARKQ dividend yield?
ARKQ paid $0.31 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.27% at the latest close of $112.01.
When is the next ARKQ dividend?
The next annual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does ARKQ pay dividends?
ARKQ pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did ARKQ pay in dividends in 2025?
ARKQ paid $0.3060 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of ARKQ pay?
100 shares of ARKQ would have paid about $31 over the past 12 months, before tax.