EWU Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.666 | $66.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.666 | $66.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.332 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 901 | $43,775 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,505 | $218,874 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,010 | $437,748 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.74%. $10,000 in EWU would currently pay about $274 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.666 | -19.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.829 | +2.2% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.811 | +11.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.726 | +6.3% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.683 | -8.6% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.747 | +20.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.622 | +32.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.47 | -19.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.58 | -33.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.876 | +54.8% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.566 | +70.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.332 | -15.9% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.395 | -34.1% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.599 | -26.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.81 | +27.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.637 | -22.9% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.826 | +25.0% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.661 | -10.7% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.74 | +75.4% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.422 | -47.0% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.796 | +25.9% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.632 | -8.9% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.694 | -0.9% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.70 | +47.7% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $2.038 Special | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.474 | -9.5% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.524 | +3.6% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.506 | -34.8% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.776 | +68.0% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.462 | -23.8% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.606 | +76.2% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.344 | -31.5% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.502 | +35.7% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.37 | -20.9% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.468 | -30.4% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.672 | -29.1% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.948 | -43.8% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $1.688 | +3.8% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $1.626 | +40.4% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $1.158 | +67.8% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.69 | -27.4% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.95 | +69.6% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.56 | -1.1% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.566 | +28.6% |
| Dec 24, 2001 | — | $0.44 | -14.4% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.514 | +1411.8% |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $0.034 | -98.2% |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $1.854 | +134.1% |
| Dec 21, 1999 | — | $0.792 | -59.4% |
| Aug 25, 1999 | — | $1.952 | +984.4% |
| Dec 22, 1998 | — | $0.18 | -82.0% |
| Aug 25, 1998 | — | $0.998 | +3226.7% |
| Dec 23, 1997 | — | $0.03 | -97.4% |
| Aug 25, 1997 | — | $1.148 | +665.3% |
| Dec 23, 1996 | — | $0.15 | -70.6% |
| Aug 26, 1996 | — | $0.51 | — |
Payout risk check
EWU's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved +17.2% 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 United Kingdom ETF
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EWU distribution FAQ
When is EWU's next ex-distribution date?
EWU'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 $0.666 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does EWU pay distributions?
EWU pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.666 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWU's distribution yield?
EWU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.08%, based on $1.495 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $48.59. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.332 per share, is 2.74%.
How much does EWU pay per share?
EWU pays about $0.666 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.332 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $133.20 a year.
Has EWU grown or cut its distribution?
EWU has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.7% a year (-2.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EWU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.74%, you would need about 901 shares of EWU (roughly $43,775 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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