EQLT Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 95 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.28 | $28.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EQLT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.56 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 4 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EQLT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,143 | $85,457 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,715 | $427,286 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 21,429 | $854,571 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.40%. $10,000 in EQLT would currently pay about $140 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EQLT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.28 | -55.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.623 | +92.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.323 | +171.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.119 | — |
Payout risk check
EQLT's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 46/100).
Its share price moved +43.6% over the past year.
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About iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF
The index seeks to measure the performance of securities in the parent index that exhibit higher quality characteristics relative to their peers within the corresponding GICS® sector, while covering approximately 50% of the market capitalization within each country in the parent index. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 17, 2024. 4 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EQLT distribution FAQ
When is EQLT's next ex-distribution date?
EQLT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 13, 2026 (in 95 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.28 per share, expected on Dec 27, 2026.
How often does EQLT pay distributions?
EQLT pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.28 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EQLT's distribution yield?
EQLT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.26%, based on $0.903 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.56 per share, is 1.40%.
How much does EQLT pay per share?
EQLT pays about $0.28 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.56 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $56.00 a year.
Has EQLT grown or cut its distribution?
EQLT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year.
How many shares of EQLT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.40%, you would need about 2,143 shares of EQLT (roughly $85,457 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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