EFAV Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.684 | $168.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.684 | $168.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EFAV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.368 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EFAV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 357 | $33,770 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,782 | $168,848 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,563 | $337,696 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.55%. $10,000 in EFAV would currently pay about $355 a year ($30 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EFAV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.684 | +43.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.173 | -26.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $1.586 | +83.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.864 | -39.4% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $1.425 | +73.6% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.821 | -37.4% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $1.311 | +163.8% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.497 | -55.2% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $1.109 | +74.9% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.634 | -49.9% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $1.265 | +29.5% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.977 | -43.7% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $1.734 | +25.1% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $1.386 | +79.8% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.771 | -46.9% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $1.453 | +268.8% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.394 | -71.8% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $1.397 | -1.0% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $1.411 | +40.7% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $1.003 | +49.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.67 | -29.0% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.944 | +14.0% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.828 | -39.7% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $1.372 | +77.3% |
Payout risk check
EFAV's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved +11.6% 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 EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index. The index measures the performance of international equity securities that in the aggregate have lower volatility relative to the MSCI EAFE Index.
Fund family: iShares. 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.
EFAV distribution FAQ
When is EFAV's next ex-distribution date?
EFAV'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 $1.684 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EFAV pay distributions?
EFAV pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.684 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EFAV's distribution yield?
EFAV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.01%, based on $2.857 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $94.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.368 per share, is 3.55%.
How much does EFAV pay per share?
EFAV pays about $1.684 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $3.368 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $336.80 a year.
Has EFAV grown or cut its distribution?
EFAV has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 17.7% 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 EFAV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.55%, you would need about 357 shares of EFAV (roughly $33,770 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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