EEMA Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.339 | $33.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.339 | $33.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EEMA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.678 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EEMA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,770 | $211,469 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,850 | $1,057,345 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,700 | $2,114,690 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.57%. $10,000 in EEMA would currently pay about $57 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EEMA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.339 | -71.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.204 | +550.8% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.185 | -81.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.00 | +303.2% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.248 | -78.8% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $1.172 | +273.2% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.314 | -60.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.785 | +127.5% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.345 | -79.4% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $1.676 | +1273.8% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.122 | -84.1% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.766 | +213.9% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.244 | -75.8% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $1.007 | +228.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.307 | -68.9% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 | $0.988 | +199.4% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | $0.33 | -67.6% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | $1.02 | +293.8% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | $0.259 | -60.8% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | $0.661 | +162.3% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 28, 2016 | $0.252 | -70.3% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $0.849 | +121.7% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | $0.383 | -17.3% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 | $0.463 | +48.4% |
Payout risk check
EEMA's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 30/100).
Its share price moved +39.7% 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 Emerging Markets Asia 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 underlying index is designed to measure equity market performance in the emerging market countries of Asia. The underlying index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2012. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EEMA distribution FAQ
When is EEMA's next ex-distribution date?
EEMA'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 $0.339 per share, expected on Dec 19, 2026.
How often does EEMA pay distributions?
EEMA pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.339 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EEMA's distribution yield?
EEMA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.29%, based on $1.543 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $119.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.678 per share, is 0.57%.
How much does EEMA pay per share?
EEMA pays about $0.339 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.678 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $67.80 a year.
Has EEMA grown or cut its distribution?
EEMA has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.7% a year (+30.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EEMA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.57%, you would need about 1,770 shares of EEMA (roughly $211,469 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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