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$GPIQ pays a dividend every month, usually going ex-dividend on the first business day of the month and paying about a week later. The latest payout was $0.5088 per share (ex-date October 1, 2026, paid October 7). The next ex-date should land around Monday, November 2, 2026. Over the last 12 months $GPIQ paid $5.77 per share, a trailing yield of roughly 10%.
- Next Ex-Date (est.)
- Nov 2, 2026
- Latest
- $0.5088
- 2026 So Far
- $4.83
- TTM Dividend
- $5.77
- Frequency
- Monthly
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Every 2026 ex-date, record date and pay date, the full $GPIQ payout record since 2023, and how it stacks up against $JEPQ and $QQQI.
Why $GPIQ Is Worth Knowing About
When people search for Nasdaq-100 income funds they usually land on $JEPQ or $QQQI. $GPIQ is the quiet third option, and honestly it's the one I hear the fewest people talk about relative to how good its numbers have been.
It's run by Goldman Sachs, it owns the Nasdaq-100 stocks, and it sells call options on part of the portfolio to generate a monthly check. The net expense ratio is just 0.29%, cheaper than both $JEPQ and $QQQI.
This page is the calendar: when $GPIQ goes ex-dividend, when the cash hits your account, and how much each payment was. If you're tracking $JEPQ too, I keep its schedule on the $JEPQ 2026 dividend dates page.
GPIQ 2026 Dividend Calendar
Declared, ex-dividend and pay dates for every 2026 distribution. November and December are estimates based on the pattern $GPIQ has followed since 2024.
| Month | Declared | Ex-Date / Record | Pay Date | Amount / Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 | $0.4633 | PAID |
| February | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | $0.4655 | PAID |
| March | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | $0.4527 | PAID |
| April | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.4319 | PAID |
| May | Apr 30, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $0.4833 | PAID |
| June | May 29, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.5192 | PAID |
| July | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | $0.5191 | PAID |
| August | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | $0.4862 | PAID |
| September | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $0.4968 | PAID |
| October | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.5088 | PAID |
| NovemberNEXT | Oct 30, 2026 (est.) | Nov 2, 2026 (est.) | ~Nov 6, 2026 | Not yet declared | UPCOMING |
| December | Nov 30, 2026 (est.) | Dec 1, 2026 (est.) | ~Dec 7, 2026 | Not yet declared | UPCOMING |
Source: Goldman Sachs Asset Management distribution records for $GPIQ, cross-checked with Nasdaq.com. Since 2024 the record date has matched the ex-date. Estimated dates are not confirmed until Goldman Sachs declares them.
How to read the $GPIQ schedule
Goldman declares the distribution on the last business day of the month. The very next business day is the ex-date, so you need to own $GPIQ before the open on the first business day of the month to get that month's check. The cash usually lands four to seven days later.
That's the same rhythm as $JEPQ, which also goes ex on the first business day. $QQQI is different: NEOS usually goes ex in the middle or second half of the month. If you own all three, your income shows up at different points in the month, which some people actually like for cash flow.
GPIQ Dividends by Year
Totals by ex-dividend year. The fund paid twice in December 2023, so 2024 shows 11 payments.
Here's the part I like: the average monthly check has gone up every year, from about $0.41 in 2024 to $0.43 in 2025 to $0.48 so far in 2026. That's not a promise, because the payout moves with option premiums and with the fund's NAV, but it's the opposite of the slow bleed you see in a lot of high-yield funds.
Complete GPIQ Dividend History (All 35 Payments)
Every distribution since the first ex-date on December 4, 2023, newest first. Use the year buttons to filter.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount / Share | Pay Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | $0.50881 | Oct 7, 2026 | LATEST |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.49683 | Sep 8, 2026 | |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.48615 | Aug 7, 2026 | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.51905 | Jul 8, 2026 | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.51923 | Jun 5, 2026 | RECORD |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.48326 | May 7, 2026 | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.43190 | Apr 8, 2026 | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.45273 | Mar 6, 2026 | |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.46550 | Feb 6, 2026 | |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.46331 | Jan 8, 2026 | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.46515 | Dec 5, 2025 | |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.47373 | Nov 7, 2025 | |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.45789 | Oct 7, 2025 | |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.44301 | Sep 8, 2025 | |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.44214 | Aug 7, 2025 | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.43453 | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.41458 | Jun 6, 2025 | |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.38833 | May 7, 2025 | |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.38561 | Apr 7, 2025 | |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.41484 | Mar 7, 2025 | |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.43768 | Feb 7, 2025 | |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.42851 | Jan 10, 2025 | |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.43082 | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.41367 | Nov 8, 2024 | |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.41847 | Oct 8, 2024 | |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.41145 | Sep 10, 2024 | |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.40964 | Aug 8, 2024 | |
| Jul 2, 2024 | $0.41966 | Jul 9, 2024 | |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.40589 | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| May 2, 2024 | $0.38823 | May 8, 2024 | |
| Apr 2, 2024 | $0.40701 | Apr 8, 2024 | |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $0.40447 | Mar 8, 2024 | |
| Feb 2, 2024 | $0.39086 | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.38736 | Jan 4, 2024 | |
| Dec 4, 2023 | $0.37548 | Dec 8, 2023 | FIRST |
The Record Months
- Highest ever: $0.51923 (ex-date June 1, 2026)
- 2nd highest: $0.51905 (July 1, 2026)
- 3rd highest: $0.50881 (October 1, 2026)
- Lowest ever: $0.37548 (December 4, 2023, the first payment)
- Lowest since 2024: $0.38561 (April 1, 2025)
- Average of all 35 payments: about $0.44
What $10,000 in $GPIQ Pays
Hypothetical math at $56.13 per share (October 20, 2026 close), which buys roughly 178 shares. Before taxes.
| If $GPIQ pays like... | Per Share / Year | Yearly Income | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (12 payments) | $5.19 | ~$924 | ~$77 |
| Last 12 months | $5.77 | ~$1,027 | ~$86 |
| October 2026 check × 12 | $6.11 | ~$1,088 | ~$91 |
Hypothetical only. Assumes 178 shares and no reinvestment. Real distributions change every month. Project reinvested income on DividendProjection.com.
So $10,000 in $GPIQ is throwing off roughly $80 to $90 a month right now. That's less than the $10,000 math on $QQQI and a bit less than $JEPQ, so the next question is the one that actually matters: what did you get in total return?
GPIQ vs JEPQ vs QQQI: Dividends and Total Return
| $GPIQ | $JEPQ | $QQQI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issuer | Goldman Sachs | J.P. Morgan | NEOS |
| Usual ex-date | 1st business day | 1st business day | Mid to late month |
| Latest payout | $0.5088 (Oct 1) | $0.56687 (Oct 1) | $0.6343 (Oct 21) |
| Last 12 payouts | $5.77 | $6.88 | $7.63 |
| Trailing yield (approx.) | ~10.3% | ~11.6% | ~14.1% |
| Expense ratio | 0.29% net | 0.35% | 0.68% |
| Price change, 1 year | +6.0% | +2.5% | -1.7% |
| Total return, 1 year | +17.8% | +15.2% | +13.2% |
1-year figures from October 20, 2025 to October 20, 2026 closes, dividends included (Yahoo Finance adjusted prices). For reference, $QQQ returned about +17.9% over the same window. Payouts from Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq.com and issuer records.
This is the part most people miss. $QQQI has the biggest check, but $GPIQ had the best total return of the three, almost matching plain $QQQ over the last year while still paying around 10%. Lower yield, higher share price growth. I'd rather own an income fund that keeps up with the index than chase an extra few points of yield that comes out of the share price. If you want the NEOS side in detail, see the $QQQI 2026 dividend dates and my breakdown of $QQQI's biggest risks. For more head-to-head total return comparisons, ETFTotalReturns.com runs the numbers fund by fund.
How GPIQ Makes Its Monthly Income
The Engine Behind the Payouts
- Ticker
- GPIQ
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception
- Oct 24, 2023
- Net Expense
- 0.29%
- Price Decay
- None
$GPIQ holds the Nasdaq-100 stocks directly (107 holdings as of October 20, 2026, led by $NVDA, $AAPL, $MSFT, $MU and $AMZN). It then dynamically sells Nasdaq-100 call options on between 25% and 75% of the portfolio, a level it generally resets each month. Goldman's stated goal is a consistent monthly distribution while capturing most of the index's return.
That word "part" matters. Because $GPIQ doesn't write calls on 100% of the portfolio, it keeps more upside in rallies than a fully covered fund. That's why its yield is lower than some peers and why its total return has stayed close to $QQQ.
On the tax side, Goldman's estimate as of September 30, 2026 is that about 97.1% of fiscal year-to-date distributions are return of capital. That lowers your cost basis instead of being taxed as income right away. The final split shows up on your 1099-DIV. I covered why some option income funds are built this way in why NEOS ETFs are tax friendly, and the same idea applies here.
The Risks I'd Want You to Know
- It's a tech-heavy fund. Information technology is about 58% of the portfolio. When the Nasdaq-100 drops, $GPIQ drops with it. The monthly check cushions that, it doesn't prevent it.
- The payout is variable. It has trended up, but it ranged from about $0.39 to $0.52 a month since 2024. Budget off the yearly total, not one good month.
- Capped upside. Selling calls trims gains in big rallies. Goldman reports $GPIQ returned 93.36% at NAV since inception through September 30, 2026, versus 110.76% for the Nasdaq-100 total return index.
- Short track record. Three years of history, almost all in a strong market for tech.
My Takeaway
$GPIQ pays monthly, goes ex on the first business day, and pays about a week later. Mark Monday, November 2 as the likely next ex-date. The checks have grown every year, the share price is up, and over the last year it beat both $JEPQ and $QQQI on total return while charging the lowest fee of the three.
Here's what I actually look at before buying any income ETF: does it pay reliably, has the price decayed, and what's the total return. $GPIQ checks all three boxes right now. It won't give you the biggest yield in the room, and I'm fine with that. A 10% yield that keeps your principal growing beats a 14% yield that slowly eats it.
If you want to compare it with every other income ETF on yield, price decay and total return, the free list on TopDividendETFs.com updates daily, and you can see the live $GPIQ profile on our $GPIQ ETF page. For deeper screening, TopDividendETFsPRO lets you filter by price decay, ratings and live yield across 130+ funds. Want more monthly payers? MonthlyETFs.com ranks them all.
Frequently Asked Questions: GPIQ Dividend Dates
- When is $GPIQ's next dividend date?$GPIQ goes ex-dividend on the first business day of each month. The latest ex-date was October 1, 2026 for $0.5088 per share, paid October 7. Based on that pattern the next ex-date should be around Monday, November 2, 2026, with the amount declared on about October 30 and payment around November 6. The date is an estimate until Goldman Sachs declares it.
- How often does $GPIQ pay dividends?Monthly. $GPIQ has paid 35 monthly distributions since its first ex-date on December 4, 2023, totaling about $15.28 per share. It paid 10 times so far in 2026 for a total of $4.83 per share.
- How much is $GPIQ's monthly dividend?Over the last 12 months $GPIQ paid between $0.4319 and $0.5192 per share each month, $5.77 in total, or about $0.48 a month. The October 2026 payout was $0.5088 per share.
- What is $GPIQ's dividend yield?$GPIQ paid $5.77 per share over the trailing twelve months. At $56.13 per share on October 20, 2026, that is a trailing yield of about 10.3%. Goldman Sachs reported a 12-month trailing distribution rate of 9.86% as of September 30, 2026.
- Is $GPIQ better than $JEPQ?They are similar Nasdaq-100 option income funds. Over the year to October 20, 2026, $GPIQ returned about 17.8% including dividends versus about 15.2% for $JEPQ, with a lower net expense ratio (0.29% vs 0.35%). $JEPQ paid a higher trailing yield, about 11.6% vs 10.3%. This is not financial advice; do your own research.
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