EWQ Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI France 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 | $1.087 | $108.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.087 | $108.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.174 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 552 | $25,220 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,760 | $126,099 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,520 | $252,199 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.76%. $10,000 in EWQ would currently pay about $476 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.087 | +376.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.228 | -76.1% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.954 | +250.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.272 | -70.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.915 | +263.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.252 | -69.2% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.817 | +564.2% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.123 | -87.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.948 | -8.6% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.037 | +138.4% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.435 | +166.9% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.163 | -7.9% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.177 | +156.5% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.069 | -90.5% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.73 | +493.5% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.123 | -81.0% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.646 | +580.0% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.095 | -80.9% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.497 | +471.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.087 | -85.8% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.614 | +3737.5% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.016 | -77.8% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.072 | -84.2% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.457 | +108.7% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.219 | -64.3% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.613 | +402.5% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.122 | -78.6% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.569 | +403.5% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.113 | -78.1% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.515 | +191.0% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.177 | -63.9% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.49 | +172.2% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.18 | -62.7% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.483 | +299.2% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.121 | -76.0% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.505 | +13.0% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.447 | +29.2% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $1.242 Special | — |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $0.346 | -25.4% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.464 | +44.1% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.322 | +7.7% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.299 | +5.3% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.284 | +57.8% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.18 | +1.7% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.177 | +234.0% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.053 | -90.6% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $1.80 Special | — |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $1.233 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 1999 | — | $0.566 | +128.2% |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $0.248 | -34.7% |
| Dec 22, 1998 | — | $0.38 | -5.9% |
| Aug 25, 1998 | — | $0.404 | +417.9% |
| Dec 23, 1997 | — | $0.078 | -77.9% |
| Aug 25, 1997 | — | $0.353 | +13.1% |
| Aug 26, 1996 | — | $0.312 | — |
Payout risk check
EWQ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 39/100).
Its share price moved +7.3% 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 France Index Fund
First distribution on our records: Aug 26, 1996. 55 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWQ distribution FAQ
When is EWQ's next ex-distribution date?
EWQ'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 $1.087 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EWQ pay distributions?
EWQ pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.087 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWQ's distribution yield?
EWQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.88%, based on $1.315 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.174 per share, is 4.76%.
How much does EWQ pay per share?
EWQ pays about $1.087 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $2.174 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $217.40 a year.
Has EWQ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 17.1% a year (+7.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EWQ'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 EWQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.76%, you would need about 552 shares of EWQ (roughly $25,220 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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