# iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) — Dividends

EEMA · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.54 |
| Forward yield | 1.40% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF pays semi-annual distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.34 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 $1.54 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.31% at a share price of $117.79.

Ex-dates fall in June and December, with payment three to seven days later. The December distribution is much larger than the June one. December amounts in the table ranged from $0.77 in 2020 to $1.68 in 2021, and June amounts from $0.12 in 2021 to $0.34 in 2026. In June 2022 and June 2023 the table lists two separate distributions on the same ex-date, adding up to $0.34 and $0.32.

Distributions with ex-dates in each complete calendar year added up to $1.01 in 2020, $1.80 in 2021, $1.13 in 2022, $1.49 in 2023, $1.25 in 2024 and $1.38 in 2025. The totals have moved up and down rather than in one direction. The source counts a growth streak of one year. 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 | $0.34 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.20 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.00 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $1.17 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.15 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.17 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.79 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.20 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.14 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.68 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.12 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.77 |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.24 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $1.01 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.34 per share.

### What is EEMA's distribution yield?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF paid $1.54 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.40% at the last price of $110.52. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia 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 EEMA been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF has increased its distribution for 1 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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