EPU Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Peru 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 | $1.422 | $142.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.422 | $142.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EPU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.844 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EPU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 422 | $38,890 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,110 | $194,451 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,220 | $388,903 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.09%. $10,000 in EPU would currently pay about $309 a year ($26 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EPU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.422 | +400.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.284 | -68.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.896 | -31.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.298 | +30.7% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.993 | +40.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.709 | -1.9% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.723 | +42.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.507 | -53.4% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $1.088 | +63.4% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.666 | +156.2% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.26 | +42.1% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.183 | -61.9% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.48 | +47.7% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.325 | -51.2% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.666 | +321.5% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.158 | -59.0% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.385 | +323.1% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.746 Special | — |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.605 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.091 | -51.6% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.188 | +44.6% |
| Dec 28, 2015 | — | $0.13 | +828.6% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | — | $0.014 | -50.0% |
| Nov 3, 2015 | — | $0.028 | -86.9% |
Payout risk check
EPU's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 49/100).
Its share price moved +71.3% 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 Peru 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. A significant portion of the index is represented by securities of companies in the financials and materials industries or sectors. Companies with economic exposure to and/or carry out the majority of their operations in Peru may include companies organized, listed, or with significant operations in developed countries. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 2, 2009. 64 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EPU distribution FAQ
When is EPU's next ex-distribution date?
EPU'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 $1.422 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EPU pay distributions?
EPU pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.422 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EPU's distribution yield?
EPU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.85%, based on $1.706 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $92.17. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.844 per share, is 3.09%.
How much does EPU pay per share?
EPU pays about $1.422 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $2.844 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $284.40 a year.
Has EPU grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 31.0% a year (-22.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EPU'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 EPU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.09%, you would need about 422 shares of EPU (roughly $38,890 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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