EWA Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Australia ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.405 | $40.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 232 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 | $43,141 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,408 | $215,704 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,815 | $431,407 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.78%. $10,000 in EWA would currently pay about $278 a year ($23 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 +7.9% 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 ETF
The fund generally invests 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. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Australian equity market. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 1996. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 50 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 2.92%, based on $0.849 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.81 per share, is 2.78%.
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 2.78%, you would need about 1,482 shares of EWA (roughly $43,141 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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