EMIF Distribution History & Yield
iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.285 | $28.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 6, 2027 (in 270 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.285 | $28.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EMIF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.57 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 37 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EMIF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,106 | $55,789 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,527 | $278,947 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 21,053 | $557,895 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.15%. $10,000 in EMIF would currently pay about $215 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EMIF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.285 | -65.4% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.824 | +68.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.489 | +1780.8% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.026 | -94.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.484 | +39.1% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.348 | +2.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.341 | +51.6% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.225 | -32.8% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.335 | +9.8% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.305 | +6.6% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.286 | -57.9% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.68 | +111.2% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.322 | +7.0% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.301 | +27.0% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.237 | -42.8% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.414 | +12.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 | $0.369 | +2.5% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | $0.36 | -43.2% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | $0.634 | +196.3% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | $0.214 | -34.0% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.324 | -42.3% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 27, 2016 | $0.562 | +195.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $0.19 | -49.2% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.374 | -32.4% |
Payout risk check
EMIF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 48/100).
Its share price moved +7.5% 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 iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2009. 37 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EMIF distribution FAQ
When is EMIF's next ex-distribution date?
EMIF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.285 per share, expected on Dec 16, 2026.
How often does EMIF pay distributions?
EMIF pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.285 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EMIF's distribution yield?
EMIF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.18%, based on $1.109 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.57 per share, is 2.15%.
How much does EMIF pay per share?
EMIF pays about $0.285 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.57 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $57.00 a year.
Has EMIF grown or cut its distribution?
EMIF has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.0% a year (+11.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EMIF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.15%, you would need about 2,106 shares of EMIF (roughly $55,789 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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