AAXJ Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.421 | $42.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.421 | $42.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AAXJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.842 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much AAXJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,426 | $170,366 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,126 | $851,829 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,252 | $1,703,658 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.70%. $10,000 in AAXJ would currently pay about $70 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AAXJ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.421 | -62.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.125 | +100.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.56 | -47.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.074 | +305.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.265 | -76.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $1.108 | +179.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.397 | -49.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.787 | +133.5% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.337 | -78.2% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.546 | +454.1% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.279 | -59.2% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.684 | +160.1% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.263 | -71.8% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.933 | +127.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.411 | -55.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 | $0.928 | +127.5% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | $0.408 | -66.9% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | $1.234 | +330.0% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | $0.287 | -55.0% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | $0.638 | +90.4% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 28, 2016 | $0.335 | -62.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $0.90 | +122.2% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | $0.405 | -30.9% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 | $0.586 | +17.2% |
Payout risk check
AAXJ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 44/100).
Its share price moved +39.2% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of securities from the following 10 developed and emerging market countries or regions: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk. First distribution on our records: Jun 23, 2009. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AAXJ distribution FAQ
When is AAXJ's next ex-distribution date?
AAXJ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.421 per share, expected on Dec 19, 2026.
How often does AAXJ pay distributions?
AAXJ pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.421 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is AAXJ's distribution yield?
AAXJ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.29%, based on $1.546 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $119.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.842 per share, is 0.70%.
How much does AAXJ pay per share?
AAXJ pays about $0.421 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.842 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $84.20 a year.
Has AAXJ grown or cut its distribution?
AAXJ has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.9% a year (-5.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of AAXJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.70%, you would need about 1,426 shares of AAXJ (roughly $170,366 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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