About VistaShares Target 15 USA Quality Income ETF (QUSA) — Dividend Analysis 2026
QUSA primarily seeks income, targeting an annual goal of 15% through a blend of US equities deemed high-quality and options strategies. The fund employs a dynamic approach, systematically selecting stocks based on their financial strength, stability, and low earnings variability. The portfolio typically consists of 20 to 50 equities, with allocations adjusted quarterly or as market conditions change. By focusing on companies with strong return on equity and prudent leverage, QUSA aims to minimize volatility while capturing potential capital appreciation. Strategic options use is integral to its income generation, as the fund actively sells call options on its holdings to collect premiums, aiming to enhance overall yield. This combination of active equity selection and management of options allows QUSA to adapt to market fluctuations while pursuing steady returns and capital growth.
Is QUSA a good dividend investment in 2026?
QUSA offers a 11.97% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
QUSA DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your QUSA portfolio grows to $31.0K vs $22.0K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
QUSA dividend growth history & forecast
QUSA 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 11.97%.
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.
🌍 QUSA Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold QUSA.
Gross yield
11.97%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
10.17%
Real yield (−CPI)
7.37%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
11.97%
9.17%
$1,197 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
10.17%
7.37%
$1,017 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
9.58%
6.78%
$958 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
11.97%
9.17%
$1,197 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
10.92%
8.12%
$1,092 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
11.97%
9.17%
$1,197 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
8.98%
6.18%
$898 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
10.17%
7.37%
$1,017 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
8.38%
5.58%
$838 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
8.81%
6.01%
$881 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
8.38%
5.58%
$838 / yr
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.
🎯 QUSA Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
10yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your QUSA investment of $16.71/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$16.3K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$13.9K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in QUSA for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$235,912
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 QUSA Dividend Payment Schedule
QUSA pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 QUSA vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How QUSA compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+9.07% vs sectorBetter
QUSA
11.97%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
QUSA
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
QUSA
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for QUSA sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ QUSA Insider Activity
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
WARNOCK DAVID L
director, 10 percent owner:
A-Award
2008-04-24
2,500
$2.05
$5.1K
HUGHES DONALD W
director, 10 percent owner:
A-Award
2008-04-24
2,500
$2.05
$5.1K
WARNOCK DAVID L
director, 10 percent owner:
A-Award
2007-04-25
2,500
$4.15
$10.4K
HUGHES DONALD W
director, 10 percent owner:
A-Award
2007-04-25
2,500
$4.15
$10.4K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
📊 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 QUSA 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 →