EWJ Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.501 | $50.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 282 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 | $117,701 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,989 | $588,503 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,977 | $1,177,006 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.02%. $10,000 in EWJ would currently pay about $102 a year ($8 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% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.328 | -6.8% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.352 | +87.2% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.188 | -53.5% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.404 | +14.8% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.352 | -17.0% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.424 | +20.5% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.352 | +20.5% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.292 | +5.8% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.276 | -21.6% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.352 | +76.0% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.20 | -33.3% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.30 | +25.0% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.24 | -56.5% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $0.552 | +39.4% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.396 | +70.7% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.232 | +34.9% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.172 | +2050.0% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.008 | -98.2% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $2.24 Special | — |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $1.804 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 1999 | — | $0.44 | +120.0% |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $0.20 | +400.0% |
| Dec 22, 1998 | — | $0.04 | -9.1% |
| Aug 25, 1998 | — | $0.044 | +1000.0% |
| Dec 23, 1997 | — | $0.004 | -80.0% |
| Aug 25, 1997 | — | $0.02 | — |
Payout risk check
EWJ's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).
Its share price moved +25.5% 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 Index Fund
First distribution on our records: Aug 25, 1997. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 98 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 0.51%, based on $0.501 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $98.28. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.002 per share, is 1.02%.
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 1.02%, you would need about 1,198 shares of EWJ (roughly $117,701 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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