iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Semi-annual
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.32
- Forward yield
- 3.19%
The iShares MSCI France Index Fund distributes income on a semi-annual frequency. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund paid $1.3154 per share in distributions, providing a yield of 3.21% at a share price of $40.95. The most recent payout of $1.087336 per share had an ex-distribution date of June 15, 2026, and was paid on June 18, 2026. That distribution followed a December 16, 2025 distribution of $0.228081 per share.
Distributions vary from payment to payment, with mid-year payouts in June consistently larger than year-end payouts in December. For complete calendar years, total annual distributions were $0.340393 in 2020, $1.471630 in 2021, $1.071379 in 2022, $1.068851 in 2023, $1.186285 in 2024, and $1.182424 in 2025. The fund's stated growth streak is 0 years, reflecting these variable year-over-year annual totals.
Recent June distributions have moved upward, from $0.914603 per share in June 2024 to $0.954343 in June 2025, and $1.087336 in June 2026. If the fund maintains its semi-annual distribution schedule, the next payout would be expected around December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $1.09 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.23 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.95 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.27 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.91 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.25 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.82 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.12 |
| — | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.95 |
| — | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.04 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.43 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.16 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.18 |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.07 |
Frequently asked questions
Does iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) pay a distribution?
Yes. iShares MSCI France ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $1.09 per share.
What is EWQ's distribution yield?
iShares MSCI France ETF paid $1.32 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.19% at the last price of $41.24. Click here to learn more
When is EWQ's most recent ex-distribution date?
iShares MSCI France 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
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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