About GMO International Quality ETF (QLTI) β Dividend Analysis 2026
QLTI seeks total return by investing in non-US equities that it considers to be high-quality. A high-quality company is defined by its solid operational foundation and ability to generate future returns. For its selection process, QLTI utilizes a mix of quantitative metrics, such as profitability and leverage, along with qualitative assessments of market conditions and growth prospects. It focuses on identifying companies that have demonstrated strong returns on past investments and show potential for effective cash flow management, whether through reinvestment or shareholder returns. Valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow and price-to-earnings ratios, help identify stocks that may be undervalued. While QLTI has flexibility in targeting specific sectors or regions, it maintains liquidity through investments in the GMO US Treasury Fund and other money market instruments, allowing for varied exposure across developed and emerging markets.
Is QLTI a good dividend investment in 2026?
QLTI offers a 0.56% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest β investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
QLTI DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your QLTI portfolio grows to $10.6K vs $10.6K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
QLTI dividend growth history & forecast
QLTI has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 0.56%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
π QLTI Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold QLTI.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― QLTI Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your QLTI investment of $24.36/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$490.64
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-1981.66
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in QLTI for:
Shares needed
205,199
Capital required
$4,998,648
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.14/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π QLTI Dividend Payment Schedule
QLTI pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$0.29 / payment
$1.17 / year after tax
100 shares
$2.92 / payment
$11.70 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$29.24 / payment
$116.96 / year after tax
π QLTI vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How QLTI compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend YieldβΌ-2.34% vs sectorBelow avg
QLTI
0.56%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGRβΌ-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
QLTI
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout RatioβΌ+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
QLTI
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for QLTI sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ QLTI Insider Activity
β² 5 Buys
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
STONEPINE CAPITAL, L.P.
10 percent owner
A-Award
2016-11-29
24,000,000
$40.15
$963.53M
STONEPINE CAPITAL, L.P.
10 percent owner
Buy
2016-09-15
14,928
$1.55
$23.1K
STONEPINE CAPITAL, L.P.
10 percent owner
Buy
2016-09-14
56,864
$1.55
$88.3K
STONEPINE CAPITAL, L.P.
10 percent owner
Buy
2016-09-13
61,704
$1.54
$95.2K
Aryeh Jason
director
A-Award
2016-06-17
100,000
$1.43
$143.0K
Aryeh Jason
director
A-Award
2016-06-17
12,800
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Sabba Stephen L
director
A-Award
2016-06-17
50,000
$1.43
$71.5K
Sabba Stephen L
director
A-Award
2016-06-17
6,400
β
β
Aryeh Jason
director
Buy
2015-12-29
400
$2.49
$996.00
Aryeh Jason
director
Buy
2015-12-29
18,000
$2.50
$45.0K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the QLTI dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β