# iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) — Dividends

ECNS · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ecns/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.90 |
| Forward yield | 7.09% |
| Growth streak | 3 years |

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF pays semi-annual distributions. Its most recent payment was $0.45 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of June 15, 2026 and a pay date of June 18, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $1.90 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 6.96% at a share price of $27.30.

Ex-dates fall in June and December, with payment three to seven days later. In every year shown, the December distribution was larger than the June one. In the table, the amounts ranged from $0.34 in June 2023 to $1.78 in December 2021.

Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $1.76 in 2020, $2.34 in 2021, $1.24 in 2022, $1.25 in 2023, $1.52 in 2024 and $2.04 in 2025. The 2025 total was about 34% above 2024 but still below 2021. The source counts a growth streak of three consecutive calendar years. The June 2026 payment of $0.45 compares with $0.59 in June 2025. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in mid-December 2026 and be paid a few days later.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.45 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.45 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.59 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.04 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.48 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.91 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.34 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.66 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.58 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.78 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.56 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $1.18 |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.58 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.61 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.45 per share.

### What is ECNS's distribution yield?

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF paid $1.90 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 7.09% at the last price of $26.79. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is ECNS's most recent ex-distribution date?

iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Jun 15, 2026, payable on Jun 18, 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has ECNS been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF has increased its distribution for 3 consecutive calendar years.

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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.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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