# Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) — Dividends

HDEF · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.27 |
| Forward yield | 3.78% |
| Growth streak | 2 years |

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF is a fund that pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.23 per share, with an ex-date of September 18, 2026 and a pay date of September 25, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $1.27 per share, a yield of 3.93% at a share price of $32.27.

The amount varies a lot through the year. From 2022 through 2026, the June distribution was by far the largest of each year, between $0.56 and $0.71. Other quarters ranged from $0.07 to $0.25. The June 2026 distribution of $0.71 was the largest in the table. Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $1.18 in 2022, $1.08 in 2023, $1.11 in 2024 and $1.20 in 2025. That is a rise of about 11% from 2023 to 2025. The source counts a growth streak of two years based on calendar-year totals.

In 2026, three distributions so far have added up to $1.09. Ex-dates fall in the second half of March, June, September and December, with payment about a week later. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in mid-December 2026 and be paid later that month.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.23 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.71 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.15 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.63 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.18 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.14 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.21 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.56 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.20 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $0.11 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | $0.23 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.67 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | $0.07 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | $0.09 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.25 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 | $0.61 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $0.23 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $0.14 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) pay a distribution?

Yes. Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.23 per share.

### What is HDEF's distribution yield?

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF paid $1.27 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.78% at the last price of $33.54. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 18, 2026, payable on Sep 25, 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 HDEF been raising its distribution?

Yes — Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF has increased its distribution for 2 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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