# iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) — Dividends

EWQ · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.32 |
| Forward yield | 3.11% |
| Growth streak | — |

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](/instructions/learning/dividend-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](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $1.09 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.23 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.95 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.27 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.91 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.25 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.82 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.12 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.95 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.04 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.43 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.16 |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.18 |
| 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 3.11% at the last price of $42.26. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](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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