EWG Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 95 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.832 | $83.20 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.832 | $83.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.664 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 722 | $31,651 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,606 | $158,257 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,212 | $316,514 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.79%. $10,000 in EWG would currently pay about $379 a year ($32 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.832 | +22.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.679 | -10.4% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.758 | +37800.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.002 | -99.7% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.759 | +8333.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.009 | -98.9% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.792 | +220.6% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.247 | +586.1% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.036 | -94.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +55.8% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.387 | +38.2% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.28 | -62.1% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.738 | -0.8% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.744 | +785.7% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.084 | -85.9% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.595 | +6511.1% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.009 | -98.5% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.613 | +21.1% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.506 | -19.8% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.631 | +45.1% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.435 | -25.1% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.581 | -13.8% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.674 | +136.5% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.285 | +1935.7% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.014 | -97.4% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.544 | +645.2% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.073 | -93.6% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $1.149 | +121.8% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $0.518 | +2.0% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.508 | +337.9% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.116 | -40.2% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.194 | -3.5% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.201 | +64.8% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.122 | -35.4% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.189 | -59.7% |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $2.532 Special | — |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $0.469 | +1072.5% |
| Dec 22, 1998 | — | $0.04 | -85.3% |
| Aug 25, 1998 | — | $0.273 | +810.0% |
| Dec 23, 1997 | — | $0.03 | -77.1% |
| Aug 25, 1997 | — | $0.131 | +10.1% |
| Aug 26, 1996 | — | $0.119 | — |
Payout risk check
EWG's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 30/100).
Its share price moved +4.8% 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 Germany Index Fund
First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 1996. 42 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWG distribution FAQ
When is EWG's next ex-distribution date?
EWG'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 $0.832 per share, expected on Dec 27, 2026.
How often does EWG pay distributions?
EWG pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.832 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWG's distribution yield?
EWG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.90%, based on $0.832 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.664 per share, is 3.79%.
How much does EWG pay per share?
EWG pays about $0.832 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.664 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $166.40 a year.
Has EWG grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.4% a year (+22.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EWG'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 EWG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.79%, you would need about 722 shares of EWG (roughly $31,651 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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