EWS Distribution History & Yield
iShares Inc iShares MSCI Singapore ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.516 | $51.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.516 | $51.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.032 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,163 | $40,198 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,814 | $200,988 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,628 | $401,977 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.99%. $10,000 in EWS would currently pay about $299 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.516 | -22.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.668 | +45.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.459 | -21.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.584 | +66.4% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.351 | -34.3% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.534 | -21.5% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.68 | +231.7% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.205 | -25.7% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.276 | -72.5% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.003 | +258.2% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.28 | -21.6% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.357 | +63.0% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.219 | -67.9% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.682 | +50.9% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.452 | +1.8% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.444 | -8.6% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.486 | -24.2% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.641 | +149.4% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.257 | -61.2% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.662 | +417.2% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.128 | -74.6% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.504 | +40.0% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.36 | -27.1% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.494 | +29.3% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.382 | -26.3% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.518 | +9.3% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.474 | -31.5% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.692 | +76.5% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.392 | -29.2% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.554 | +46.6% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.378 | -38.2% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.612 | +161.5% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.234 | -54.5% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.514 | +295.4% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.13 | -77.4% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.576 | +116.5% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.266 | -57.0% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $1.018 Special | — |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.618 | +6.6% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.58 | +5.1% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.552 | +131.9% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.238 | +70.0% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.14 | -10.3% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.156 | +95.0% |
| Dec 24, 2001 | — | $0.08 | +25.0% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.064 | -72.4% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $0.232 | -32.6% |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $0.344 | +84.9% |
| Dec 21, 1999 | — | $0.186 | +57.6% |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $0.118 | -6.3% |
| Dec 22, 1998 | — | $0.126 | +10.5% |
| Aug 25, 1998 | — | $0.114 | +470.0% |
| Dec 23, 1997 | — | $0.02 | -81.5% |
| Aug 25, 1997 | — | $0.108 | +50.0% |
| Aug 26, 1996 | — | $0.072 | — |
Payout risk check
EWS's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 56/100).
Its share price moved +23.0% 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.
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EWS distribution FAQ
When is EWS's next ex-distribution date?
EWS'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 $0.516 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EWS pay distributions?
EWS pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.516 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWS's distribution yield?
EWS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.42%, based on $1.184 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.032 per share, is 2.99%.
How much does EWS pay per share?
EWS pays about $0.516 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.032 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $103.20 a year.
Has EWS grown or cut its distribution?
EWS has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.2% a year (+13.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EWS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.99%, you would need about 1,163 shares of EWS (roughly $40,198 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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