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About Tradr 1X Short Innovation 100 Monthly ETF (SMQ) — Dividend Analysis 2026
SMQ provides 1x inverse exposure to the monthly performance of QQQ, an ETF composed of 100 NASADAQ-listed stocks. The funds strategy involves entering into swap agreements with global financial institutions, exchanging returns based on the performance of QQQ shares. To achieve maximum results, the fund may also place its remaining cash in US government securities, money market funds, short-term bond ETFs, or high-quality corporate debt, as collateral required by the fund's counterparties. Holdings are rebalanced at month-end to maintain the 100% inverse exposure. However, if QQQs price rises by 35% or more within a month, the fund will rebalance early to protect against further losses, although this may prevent it from meeting its target return for that month.
Is SMQ a good dividend investment in 2026?
SMQ offers a 0.22% 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.
SMQ DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your SMQ portfolio grows to $10.2K vs $10.2K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
SMQ dividend growth history & forecast
SMQ 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 0.22%.
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.
🌍 SMQ Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold SMQ.
Gross yield
0.22%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
0.19%
Real yield (−CPI)
-2.61%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
0.22%
-2.58%
$22 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
0.19%
-2.61%
$19 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
0.18%
-2.62%
$18 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
0.22%
-2.58%
$22 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
0.20%
-2.60%
$20 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
0.22%
-2.58%
$22 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
0.17%
-2.63%
$17 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
0.19%
-2.61%
$19 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
0.15%
-2.65%
$15 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
0.16%
-2.64%
$16 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
0.15%
-2.65%
$15 / 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.
🎯 SMQ Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your SMQ investment of $55.49/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$190.99
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-2281.30
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in SMQ for:
Shares needed
228,404
Capital required
$12,673,590
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.12/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 SMQ Dividend Payment Schedule
SMQ pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
💰
10 shares
$0.26 / payment
$1.05 / year after tax
100 shares
$2.63 / payment
$10.51 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$26.27 / payment
$105.08 / year after tax
📊 SMQ vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How SMQ compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-2.68% vs sectorBelow avg
SMQ
0.22%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
SMQ
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
SMQ
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for SMQ sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ SMQ Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 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 SMQ 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 →