EWK Distribution History & Yield
iShares Inc iShares MSCI Belgium ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.332 | $33.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.332 | $33.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.664 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,808 | $50,151 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,037 | $250,753 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,073 | $501,506 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.39%. $10,000 in EWK would currently pay about $239 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWK distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.332 | +106.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.161 | -38.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.261 | +15.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.227 | -38.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.368 | +513.3% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.06 | -82.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.333 | -28.1% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.463 | -11.6% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.524 | +107.9% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.252 | +44.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.175 | +16.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.15 | -27.2% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.206 | -40.8% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.348 | +262.5% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.096 | -73.1% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.357 | +35.2% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.264 | -23.9% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.347 | +118.2% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.159 | +8.2% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.147 | +77.1% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.083 | -71.3% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.289 | +295.9% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.073 | -67.7% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.226 | -41.1% |
Payout risk check
EWK's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 53/100).
Its share price moved +20.1% 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 Inc iShares MSCI Belgium ETF
First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 1996. 54 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWK distribution FAQ
When is EWK's next ex-distribution date?
EWK'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 $0.332 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EWK pay distributions?
EWK pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.332 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWK's distribution yield?
EWK's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.78%, based on $0.493 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.75. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.664 per share, is 2.39%.
How much does EWK pay per share?
EWK pays about $0.332 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.664 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $66.40 a year.
Has EWK grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.9% a year (+1.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EWK'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 EWK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.39%, you would need about 1,808 shares of EWK (roughly $50,151 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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