EWY Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | $203.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.037 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 590 | $89,108 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,946 | $445,538 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,892 | $891,075 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.35%. $10,000 in EWY would currently pay about $135 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $2.037 | +56.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.298 | -21.4% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $1.651 | +136.9% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.697 | -58.5% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.679 | +166.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.63 | -51.8% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $1.308 | +65.6% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.79 | -63.7% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $2.176 | +237.4% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.645 | -46.3% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $1.202 | +81.3% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.663 | -26.2% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.898 | +146.0% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.365 | -2.1% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.373 | +14.1% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.327 | +93.5% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.169 | -38.1% |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.273 | +139.5% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.114 | -43.3% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.201 | +6.3% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.189 | -48.8% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.612 Special | — |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $0.369 | +10.8% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.333 | +28.1% |
Payout risk check
EWY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 56/100).
Its share price moved +88.8% 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 South Korea ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the equity market in Korea. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Aug 24, 2001. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWY distribution FAQ
When is EWY's next ex-distribution date?
EWY's next ex-distribution date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.037 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does EWY pay distributions?
EWY pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.037 per share with an ex-date of Dec 16, 2025.
What is EWY's distribution yield?
EWY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.35%, based on $2.037 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $151.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.037 per share, is 1.35%.
How much does EWY pay per share?
EWY pays about $2.037 per share each year, which works out to roughly $2.037 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $203.70 a year.
Has EWY grown or cut its distribution?
EWY has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 26.5% a year (+56.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EWY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.35%, you would need about 590 shares of EWY (roughly $89,108 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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