EWH Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Hong Kong 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 | $0.35 | $35.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.35 | $35.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.70 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,715 | $39,771 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,572 | $198,857 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,143 | $397,714 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.02%. $10,000 in EWH would currently pay about $302 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.35 | -48.9% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.685 | +63.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.419 | +21.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.345 | -1.7% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.351 | -18.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.43 | +37.4% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.313 | +11.4% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.281 | -14.8% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.33 | +4025.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.008 | -96.9% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.254 | -33.5% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.382 | +74.4% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.219 | -46.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.411 | +97.6% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.208 | -53.8% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.45 | +66.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.27 | -31.3% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.393 | -44.4% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.707 | +76.7% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.40 | +90.5% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.21 | -46.0% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.389 | +81.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.214 | -30.1% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.306 | +65.4% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.185 | -65.6% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.538 | +2141.7% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.024 | -84.8% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.158 | -63.0% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.427 | +223.5% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.132 | -64.4% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.371 | +113.2% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.174 | -26.6% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.237 | +37.8% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.172 | -37.7% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.276 | +32.7% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.208 | +18.9% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.175 | -52.3% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.367 | +49.2% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.246 | -35.1% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $0.379 | +21.9% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.311 | -13.1% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.358 | +31.6% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.272 | +80.1% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.151 | +7.9% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.14 | -1.4% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.142 | +136.7% |
| Dec 24, 2001 | — | $0.06 | -65.5% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.174 | +185.2% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $0.061 | -70.8% |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $0.209 | +58.3% |
| Dec 21, 1999 | — | $0.132 | -47.6% |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $0.252 | +140.0% |
| Dec 22, 1998 | — | $0.105 | -65.3% |
| Aug 25, 1998 | — | $0.303 | +215.6% |
| Dec 23, 1997 | — | $0.096 | -11.9% |
| Aug 25, 1997 | — | $0.591 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 1996 | — | $0.109 | -44.9% |
| Aug 26, 1996 | — | $0.198 | — |
Payout risk check
EWH's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 58/100).
Its share price moved +9.6% 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 Hong Kong Index Fund
First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 1996. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWH distribution FAQ
When is EWH's next ex-distribution date?
EWH'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 $0.35 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EWH pay distributions?
EWH pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.35 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWH's distribution yield?
EWH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.46%, based on $1.035 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.70 per share, is 3.02%.
How much does EWH pay per share?
EWH pays about $0.35 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.70 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $70.00 a year.
Has EWH grown or cut its distribution?
EWH has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.5% a year (+35.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EWH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.02%, you would need about 1,715 shares of EWH (roughly $39,771 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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