EWJ Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Japan ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.501 | $50.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.501 | $50.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.002 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,198 | $112,695 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,989 | $563,473 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,977 | $1,126,946 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.06%. $10,000 in EWJ would currently pay about $106 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWJ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.501 | -15.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $3.061 Special | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.591 | -44.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.064 | +109.0% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.509 | -41.8% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.875 | +103.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.431 | +247.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.124 | -77.3% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.546 | -38.5% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.888 | +75.8% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.505 | +95.7% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.258 | -41.6% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.442 | -38.3% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.716 | +47.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.487 | +20.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.405 | -12.0% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.46 | +15.3% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.399 | +14.7% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.348 | -40.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.583 | +58.4% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.368 | +4.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.352 | +33.3% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.264 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.264 | -19.5% |
Payout risk check
EWJ's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).
Its share price moved +17.3% 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 Japan 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 underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Japanese equity market.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Japan Stock. First distribution on our records: Aug 25, 1997. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWJ distribution FAQ
When is EWJ's next ex-distribution date?
EWJ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.501 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does EWJ pay distributions?
EWJ pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.501 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWJ's distribution yield?
EWJ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.53%, based on $0.501 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $94.10. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.002 per share, is 1.06%.
How much does EWJ pay per share?
EWJ pays about $0.501 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.002 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.20 a year.
Has EWJ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 8.1% a year (-69.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EWJ'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 EWJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.06%, you would need about 1,198 shares of EWJ (roughly $112,695 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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