# iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (ESMV) — Dividends

ESMV · NASDAQ · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.44 |
| Forward yield | 1.37% |
| Growth streak | — |

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF is a fund that pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.11 per share, with an [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 15, 2026 and a pay date of September 18, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $0.44 per share, a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.38% at a share price of $31.50.

The amount changes from one quarter to the next. The history shown starts in December 2021. Payments in the table have ranged from $0.06 in December 2021 to $0.15 in December 2024. Calendar-year totals were $0.38 in 2022, $0.43 in 2023, $0.48 in 2024 and $0.45 in 2025. That is a rise of about 26% from 2022 to 2024, followed by a dip of about 6% in 2025. The source gives no growth streak.

In 2026, three payments so far have been $0.12 in March, $0.09 in June and $0.11 in September. Ex-dates now usually fall in the middle of March, June, September and December, with payment three days later; earlier years had a less regular timetable. 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.11 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.09 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.12 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.13 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.13 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.09 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.15 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.12 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.10 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.11 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.13 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.11 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.09 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | $0.10 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.10 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.12 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.07 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | $0.09 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.06 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (ESMV) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.11 per share.

### What is ESMV's distribution yield?

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF paid $0.44 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.37% at the last price of $31.87. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026, payable on Sep 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)

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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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