EWD Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Sweden 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 | $1.194 | $119.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.194 | $119.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.388 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 503 | $25,322 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,513 | $126,608 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,026 | $253,216 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.74%. $10,000 in EWD would currently pay about $474 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.194 | +98.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.601 | -40.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $1.01 | +53.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.659 | -30.8% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.953 | +381.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.198 | -80.1% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.993 | +389.2% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.203 | -83.1% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.204 | +7.1% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $1.124 | +281.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.295 | +210.5% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.095 | -77.2% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.416 | -56.2% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.949 | +5482.4% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.017 | -98.8% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $1.444 | +326.0% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.339 | -55.2% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.756 | +15020.0% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.005 | -99.6% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $1.119 | +4203.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.026 | -97.8% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $1.166 | +404.8% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.231 | -77.1% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $1.009 | +354.5% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.222 | -78.2% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $1.02 | +11.6% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.914 | -11.9% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $1.038 | +88.4% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.551 | +866.7% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.057 | -87.2% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.444 | +2236.8% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.019 | -98.5% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $1.261 | +13.9% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $1.107 | +225.6% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.34 | -19.0% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.42 | +183.8% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.148 | -39.8% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.246 | +105.0% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.12 | -1.6% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.122 | +154.2% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.048 | -94.0% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $0.80 | -20.8% |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $5.391 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 1999 | — | $1.01 | +48.5% |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $0.68 | +946.2% |
| Dec 22, 1998 | — | $0.065 | -93.1% |
| Aug 25, 1998 | — | $0.942 | +2142.9% |
| Dec 23, 1997 | — | $0.042 | -94.4% |
| Aug 25, 1997 | — | $0.756 | +3878.9% |
| Dec 23, 1996 | — | $0.019 | -95.5% |
| Aug 26, 1996 | — | $0.418 | — |
Payout risk check
EWD's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 43/100).
Its share price moved +6.8% 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 Sweden 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. The index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the equity market in Sweden. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 1996. 51 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWD distribution FAQ
When is EWD's next ex-distribution date?
EWD'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 $1.194 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EWD pay distributions?
EWD pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.194 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWD's distribution yield?
EWD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.56%, based on $1.795 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.388 per share, is 4.74%.
How much does EWD pay per share?
EWD pays about $1.194 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $2.388 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $238.80 a year.
Has EWD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.8% a year (+77.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EWD'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 EWD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.74%, you would need about 503 shares of EWD (roughly $25,322 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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