BAI Distribution History & Yield
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.593 | $59.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BAI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.186 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BAI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,012 | $40,917 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,060 | $204,587 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,119 | $409,174 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.93%. $10,000 in BAI would currently pay about $293 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BAI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.593 | +14725.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.004 | — |
Payout risk check
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About iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) companies, technology companies and technology-related companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Jun 16, 2025. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BAI distribution FAQ
When is BAI's next ex-distribution date?
BAI's next ex-distribution date is Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.593 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does BAI pay distributions?
BAI pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.593 per share with an ex-date of Dec 16, 2025.
What is BAI's distribution yield?
BAI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.47%, based on $0.593 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $40.44. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.186 per share, is 2.93%.
How much does BAI pay per share?
BAI pays about $0.593 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.186 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $118.60 a year.
Has BAI grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, BAI's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of BAI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.93%, you would need about 1,012 shares of BAI (roughly $40,917 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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