EWY Distribution History & Yield
iShares Inc iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 97 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 | $111,264 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,946 | $556,318 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,892 | $1,112,636 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.08%. $10,000 in EWY would currently pay about $108 a year ($9 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% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.26 | +160.0% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.10 | +19.0% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | — | $0.084 | -44.7% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.152 | +46.2% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.104 | — |
Payout risk check
EWY's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 56/100).
Its share price moved +161.4% 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 South Korea ETF
First distribution on our records: Aug 24, 2001. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 97 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 1.08%, based on $2.037 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $188.87. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.037 per share, is 1.08%.
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 1.08%, you would need about 590 shares of EWY (roughly $111,264 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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