ECNS Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.454 | $45.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.454 | $45.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ECNS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.908 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ECNS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,322 | $38,577 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,608 | $192,885 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,216 | $385,771 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.11%. $10,000 in ECNS would currently pay about $311 a year ($26 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ECNS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.454 | -68.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.445 | +146.6% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.586 | -43.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.042 | +115.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.484 | -46.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.912 | +165.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.344 | -47.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.657 | +13.1% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.581 | -67.3% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.776 | +217.1% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.56 | -52.6% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $1.181 | +102.6% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.583 | -4.6% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.611 | -13.7% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.708 | -57.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $1.673 | +127.6% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.735 | -18.8% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.905 | +29.3% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.70 | -31.7% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $1.025 | +39.3% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.736 | -7.3% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.794 | -0.7% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.80 | +68.4% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.475 | -28.2% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.662 | +0.2% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.661 | -0.3% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.663 | +48.0% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.448 | -17.5% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.543 | +86.0% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.292 | -49.7% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.581 | +919.3% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.057 | — |
Payout risk check
ECNS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 49/100).
Its share price moved -22.9% 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 China Small-Cap ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the performance of the small-capitalization segment of the Chinese equity securities markets, as represented by the H-shares and B-shares markets.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Greater China Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2010. 32 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ECNS distribution FAQ
When is ECNS's next ex-distribution date?
ECNS'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 $0.454 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does ECNS pay distributions?
ECNS pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.454 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is ECNS's distribution yield?
ECNS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.51%, based on $1.899 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.19. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.908 per share, is 3.11%.
How much does ECNS pay per share?
ECNS pays about $0.454 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.908 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $90.80 a year.
Has ECNS grown or cut its distribution?
ECNS has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.8% a year (+16.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ECNS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.11%, you would need about 1,322 shares of ECNS (roughly $38,577 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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