DBEF Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 100 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $1.251 | $125.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 282 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $1.251 | $125.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DBEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.502 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DBEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 480 | $26,844 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,399 | $134,221 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,797 | $268,441 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.47%. $10,000 in DBEF would currently pay about $447 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DBEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $1.251 | -11.8% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $1.419 | +377.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.297 | +25.8% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.236 | +594.1% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.034 | -97.9% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $1.613 | +1052.1% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.14 | -72.0% |
| Dec 7, 2022 | — | $4.47 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +109.2% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.239 | -63.6% |
| Jun 25, 2021 | — | $0.656 | +49.4% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.439 | +18.0% |
| Jun 26, 2020 | — | $0.372 | +7.8% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | — | $0.345 | -49.1% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | — | $0.678 | +13.4% |
| Dec 19, 2018 | — | $0.598 | +100.0% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $0.299 | -21.5% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.381 | -32.7% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.566 | +1615.2% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.033 | -95.2% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.684 | +208.1% |
| Dec 16, 2015 | — | $0.222 | -71.6% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.782 | -21.8% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $1.00 | +168.1% |
Payout risk check
DBEF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 15/100).
Its share price moved +23.2% 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 Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
The fund, using a "passive" or indexing investment approach, seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the underlying index, which is designed to track developed market performance while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the U.S. dollar and the currencies of the countries included in the underlying index. It will invest at least 80% of its total assets in component securities of the underlying index. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Xtrackers. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2011. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DBEF distribution FAQ
When is DBEF's next ex-distribution date?
DBEF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 100 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.251 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does DBEF pay distributions?
DBEF pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.251 per share with an ex-date of Dec 19, 2025.
What is DBEF's distribution yield?
DBEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.24%, based on $1.251 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $55.97. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.502 per share, is 4.47%.
How much does DBEF pay per share?
DBEF pays about $1.251 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $2.502 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $250.20 a year.
Has DBEF grown or cut its distribution?
DBEF has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.7% a year (-27.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DBEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.47%, you would need about 480 shares of DBEF (roughly $26,844 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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