# iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF (SCJ) — Dividends

SCJ · NYSE · Fund

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

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | semi-annual |
| Trailing 12 months | $2.92 |
| Forward yield | 2.70% |
| Growth streak | 1 years |

iShares MSCI Japan Sm Cap ETF distributes payouts to shareholders on a semi-annual schedule. The fund's most recent [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) occurred on June 15, 2026, followed by a payment of $0.923295 per share on June 18, 2026. This payout represents a 4.03% increase compared to the $0.887488 per share distribution in June 2025. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund distributed a total of $2.9184 per share, providing a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 2.68% at a share price of $108.79.

Distribution amounts fluctuate from payment to payment based on underlying fund payouts. Across the recorded history, individual distributions have ranged between $0.500108 per share in June 2023 and $2.123690 per share in December 2019. Looking at complete calendar years, total distributions were $0.701864 in 2020, $1.412160 in 2021, $0.764662 in 2022, $1.434620 in 2023, $1.312732 in 2024, and $2.882616 in 2025. Annual totals increased by 119.59% from 2024 to 2025. The fund maintains a distribution growth streak of 1 year.

Following its semi-annual distribution schedule, the ETF typically distributes payments twice per calendar year, with the next ex-distribution date expected to occur in December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.92 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $2.00 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.89 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.60 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.71 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.93 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.50 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.76 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.82 |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.59 |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.70 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $2.12 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF (SCJ) pay a distribution?

Yes. iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF pays a semi-annual distribution; the most recent payment was $0.92 per share.

### What is SCJ's distribution yield?

iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF paid $2.92 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.70% at the last price of $108.07. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

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

iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap 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 SCJ been raising its distribution?

Yes — iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap 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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