EWA Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Australia Index Fund
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.405 | $40.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.405 | $40.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.81 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,482 | $44,785 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,408 | $223,926 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,815 | $447,852 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.68%. $10,000 in EWA would currently pay about $268 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.405 | -8.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.444 | +11.8% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.397 | -4.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.417 | -11.1% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.469 | -3.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.488 | +17.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.417 | -3.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.43 | -42.1% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.743 | +239.3% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.219 | -67.2% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.667 | +77.4% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.376 | +88.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.20 | -29.6% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.284 | -37.7% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.456 | +2.9% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.443 | -40.5% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.745 | +72.5% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.432 | -22.7% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.559 | +18.9% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.47 | -13.0% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.54 | +95.7% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.276 | -45.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.509 | -4.0% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.53 | -24.0% |
Payout risk check
EWA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 72/100).
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 Australia Index Fund
First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 1996. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWA distribution FAQ
When is EWA's next ex-distribution date?
EWA'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 $0.405 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EWA pay distributions?
EWA pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.405 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWA's distribution yield?
EWA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.81%, based on $0.849 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.23. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.81 per share, is 2.68%.
How much does EWA pay per share?
EWA pays about $0.405 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.81 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $81.00 a year.
Has EWA grown or cut its distribution?
EWA has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.1% a year (+4.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EWA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.68%, you would need about 1,482 shares of EWA (roughly $44,785 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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