BIDD Distribution History & Yield

iShares International Dividend Active ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Foreign Large Blend Semi-annual payer
$28.84
+0.10% today
as of Oct 26, 2026
TTM yield
0.35%
$0.102/share over the last 12 months, plus $2.229 in special distributions
Forward yield
0.58%
$0.166/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.166
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.083
per share, every half-year
Frequency
Semi-annual
2 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Mar 16, 2027 Estimated
in 141 days
Next pay date
Mar 30, 2027
in 155 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 15, 2026
$0.083 per share
Expense ratio
0.60%
AUM 392.2M
Consistency
33/100
highly variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
1.8
since Dec 30, 2024
1y total return
+3.4%
price +3.1% + distributions 0.4%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) Mar 30, 2027 $0.083 $8.30 Estimated
Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) Sep 28, 2027 $0.083 $8.30 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BIDD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.166 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 8 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 8 payments per share from Dec 30, 2024 to Sep 15, 2026; most recent $0.083$0.00$1.00$2.00Dec 30, 2024: $0.031Dec '24Mar 18, 2025: $0.01Mar '25Jun 16, 2025: $0.307 (special)Jun '25Sep 16, 2025: $0.069Sep '25Dec 15, 2025: $0.403 (special)Dec '25Mar 17, 2026: $0.019Mar '26Jun 15, 2026: $1.826 (special)Jun '26Sep 15, 2026: $0.083Sep '26

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2024 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.06$0.122024: $0.031$0.03120242025: $0.079$0.07920252026 (YTD): $0.102$0.1022026 YTD

How much BIDD do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month7,229$208,482$1,200
$500 / month36,145$1,042,410$6,000
$1,000 / month72,290$2,084,819$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 0.58%. $10,000 in BIDD would currently pay about $58 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

BIDD distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 15, 2026 — $0.083 +336.8%
Jun 15, 2026 — $1.826 Special —
Mar 17, 2026 — $0.019 -72.5%
Dec 15, 2025 — $0.403 Special —
Sep 16, 2025 — $0.069 +590.0%
Jun 16, 2025 — $0.307 Special —
Mar 18, 2025 — $0.01 -67.7%
Dec 30, 2024 — $0.031 —

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityElevated risk

BIDD's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 33/100).

Its share price moved +3.1% 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 International Dividend Active ETF

Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in dividend-paying equity securities issued by foreign companies of any market capitalization and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to such securities. The fund will primarily invest in equity securities, which include common stock, preferred stock, and non-convertible preferred stock.

Fund family: BlackRock. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 30, 2024. 8 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

BIDD distribution FAQ

When is BIDD's next ex-distribution date?

BIDD's next ex-distribution date is Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.083 per share, expected on Mar 30, 2027.

How often does BIDD pay distributions?

BIDD pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.083 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.

What is BIDD's distribution yield?

BIDD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.35%, based on $0.102 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.84. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.166 per share, is 0.58%.

How much does BIDD pay per share?

BIDD pays about $0.083 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.166 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $16.60 a year.

Has BIDD grown or cut its distribution?

BIDD has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year.

How many shares of BIDD do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 0.58%, you would need about 7,229 shares of BIDD (roughly $208,482 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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