EMGF Distribution History & Yield
iShares Emerging Markets Equity 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 | $0.612 | $61.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.612 | $61.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMGF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.224 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 23 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMGF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 981 | $72,221 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,902 | $361,103 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,804 | $722,206 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.66%. $10,000 in EMGF would currently pay about $166 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMGF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.612 | -26.4% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.831 | +32.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.627 | -45.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.16 | +200.5% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.386 | -81.7% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $2.11 | +385.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.435 | -63.9% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $1.206 | +166.8% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.452 | +1458.6% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.029 | -96.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.901 | +165.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.34 | -37.8% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.547 | +33.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.409 | -45.5% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.751 | +67.3% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.449 | -38.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.733 | +126.9% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.323 | +750.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.038 | -94.2% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.659 | +147.7% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.266 | -55.6% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.599 | +375.4% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.126 | — |
Payout risk check
EMGF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 31/100).
Its share price moved +37.7% over the past year.
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About iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF
The index is composed of large- and mid-capitalization equity securities from the STOXX Emerging Markets Index that are selected and weighted using an optimization process designed to maximize exposure to five target factors: momentum, quality, value, low volatility and size.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2016. 23 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMGF distribution FAQ
When is EMGF's next ex-distribution date?
EMGF'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 $0.612 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EMGF pay distributions?
EMGF pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.612 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EMGF's distribution yield?
EMGF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.96%, based on $1.443 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $73.67. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.224 per share, is 1.66%.
How much does EMGF pay per share?
EMGF pays about $0.612 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.224 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $122.40 a year.
Has EMGF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.2% a year (-19.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EMGF'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 EMGF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.66%, you would need about 981 shares of EMGF (roughly $72,221 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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