# Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF (CAIQ) — Dividends

CAIQ · NASDAQ · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/caiq/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $3.81 |
| Forward yield | 15.00% |
| Growth streak | — |

The Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF distributes payouts to shareholders on a monthly schedule. Its most recent distribution was $0.38248 per share, with an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of October 1, 2026, and a pay date of October 8, 2026. The fund shows a trailing-12-month distribution total of $3.8083 per share. At a share price of $26.16, this trailing total represents a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 14.56%. The fund currently has a distribution growth streak of 0 years.

Per-share distributions fluctuate from payment to payment. Across the 10 recorded payments from December 2025 through October 2026, monthly amounts ranged between a low of $0.37498 per share in February 2026 and a high of $0.39352 per share in December 2025. Through October 2026, nine distributions have been paid in 2026, totaling $3.41481 per share. Because the full payment history spans less than 12 months, no complete calendar-year totals are available.

If the established monthly payment cadence holds, the next distribution is expected to have an ex-distribution date in early November 2026, with the payment date following approximately one week later.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | $0.38 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $0.37 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.39 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF (CAIQ) pay a distribution?

Yes. Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.38 per share.

### What is CAIQ's distribution yield?

Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF paid $3.81 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 15.00% at the last price of $25.39. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is CAIQ's most recent ex-distribution date?

Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026, payable on Oct 8, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).