WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $2.77
- Forward yield
- 2.38%
- Growth streak
- 2 years
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Fund pays distributions on a quarterly schedule. The fund's most recent distribution of $0.065 per share had an ex-distribution date of September 25, 2026, and was paid on September 29, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, distributions totaled $2.7705 per share, representing a yield of 2.39% at a share price of $115.88.
Quarterly distribution amounts vary significantly from payment to payment. Mid-year and year-end distributions in June and December are historically much larger, reaching $1.33 per share in June 2026 and $1.37546 per share in December 2025. In contrast, distributions in March and September are generally smaller, such as $0.02 per share in March 2025 and $0.09 per share in September 2025. Across complete calendar years, annual distribution totals were $1.87899 per share in 2020, $1.47572 in 2021, $1.65707 in 2022, $1.82182 in 2023, $1.84685 in 2024, and $2.58046 in 2025. The fund maintains a 2-year growth streak.
If historical patterns hold, the next quarterly distribution will have an ex-distribution date in late December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $1.33 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $1.38 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.09 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $1.10 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.02 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.96 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.03 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | $0.24 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.62 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | $0.05 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.53 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | $0.46 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $0.79 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.66 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | $0.00 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $1.00 |
| — | Dec 27, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.75 |
| — | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 | $0.03 |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 | $0.70 |
Frequently asked questions
Does WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ) pay a distribution?
Yes. WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.07 per share.
What is DFJ's distribution yield?
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund paid $2.77 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.38% at the last price of $116.29. Click here to learn more
When is DFJ's most recent ex-distribution date?
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026, payable on Sep 29, 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
Has DFJ been raising its distribution?
Yes — WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund has increased its distribution for 2 consecutive calendar years.
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.
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