QQQ funding rate on Variational

Funding APR
+12.20%
0.0111% / 8h
Interval
8h
next 16:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
7
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Over the last 30 days, QQQ funding on Variational averaged +2.4% APR and stayed positive 23.4% of the time, ranging from +0.0% to +30.7%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +12.2% APR, settled every 8h across 7 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for QQQ right now is long Nado / short Arcus at +44.4% net APR (low risk, ~1.7d to break even).

as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC

QQQ funding history on Variationallast 30d

30d average
+2.37%
Range
0% / 31%
% positive
23.4%
Volatility
5.7
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long Variational / Short Arcus
+53.7% net APR
Backtested (30d)
-5.8%
Stability
78.4%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~1.2d

Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.

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How QQQ funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Arcus+76.65%
Nado+17.61%
Lighter+12.26%
Variational+12.20%
Aster+10.62%
Decibel+7.01%
Grvt+0.00%

Frequently asked

What is the current QQQ funding rate on Variational?

QQQ on Variational is funding at 12.20% APR (0.0111% every 8h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-07-29 10:44 UTC.

How often does Variational pay funding on QQQ?

Every 8 hours.

How do I earn QQQ funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long Variational and short Arcus, currently 53.7% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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