DFJ Distribution History & Yield
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 (in 62 days) | Jan 9, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 (in 154 days) | Apr 11, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 28, 2027 (in 338 days) | Oct 12, 2027 | $0.065 | $6.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.26 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,616 | $523,154 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 23,077 | $2,615,769 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 46,154 | $5,231,538 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.23%. $10,000 in DFJ would currently pay about $23 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFJ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | — | $0.065 | -27.8% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $1.33 Special | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $1.375 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.09 | -91.8% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $1.095 | +5375.0% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.02 | -97.9% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | — | $0.964 | +3756.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.025 | -89.7% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | $0.243 | -60.5% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.615 | +1237.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.046 | -91.3% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.53 | +15.0% |
| Jun 26, 2023 | — | $0.461 | -41.3% |
| Mar 27, 2023 | — | $0.785 | +18.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.661 | +66000.0% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.001 | -99.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.995 | +32.1% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.753 | +2912.0% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.025 | -96.4% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.698 | -26.1% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.944 | +1.0% |
| Jun 23, 2020 | — | $0.935 | +18.2% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.791 | +1218.3% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.06 | -92.5% |
Payout risk check
DFJ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 10/100).
Its share price moved +19.5% 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 WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund
The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the index and/or investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents. The index is a modified capitalization-weighted index that is comprised of dividend-paying small capitalization companies in Japan. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: WisdomTree. Category: Japan Stock. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2006. 52 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFJ distribution FAQ
When is DFJ's next ex-distribution date?
DFJ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 26, 2026 (in 62 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.065 per share, expected on Jan 9, 2027.
How often does DFJ pay distributions?
DFJ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.065 per share with an ex-date of Sep 25, 2026.
What is DFJ's distribution yield?
DFJ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.06%, based on $0.065 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $113.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.26 per share, is 0.23%.
How much does DFJ pay per share?
DFJ pays about $0.065 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.26 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $26.00 a year.
Has DFJ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 47.7% a year (-97.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DFJ'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 DFJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.23%, you would need about 4,616 shares of DFJ (roughly $523,154 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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