EWZ Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 46 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.331 | $33.10 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 6, 2027 (in 224 days) | Jun 20, 2027 | $0.331 | $33.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.662 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much EWZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,813 | $77,202 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,064 | $386,012 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,127 | $772,024 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.55%. $10,000 in EWZ would currently pay about $155 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWZ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.331 | +212.3% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.106 | -89.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.027 | +99.4% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.515 | -52.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $1.092 | +19.5% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.914 | -25.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $1.221 | +61.5% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.756 | -62.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $2.022 | +34.9% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $1.499 | +831.1% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.161 | -74.3% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.984 Special | — |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.626 | +126.8% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.276 | -22.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.357 | +268.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.097 | -83.2% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.577 | +8.7% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.531 | -7.5% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.574 | +8.1% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.531 | +962.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.05 | -86.3% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.365 | +31.8% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.277 | -29.9% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.395 | +89.9% |
Payout risk check
EWZ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 37/100).
Its share price moved +37.4% 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 MSCI Brazil 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 designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid- capitalization segments of the equity market in Brazil. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Aug 24, 2000. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWZ distribution FAQ
When is EWZ's next ex-distribution date?
EWZ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 10, 2026 (in 46 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.331 per share, expected on Dec 24, 2026.
How often does EWZ pay distributions?
EWZ pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.331 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is EWZ's distribution yield?
EWZ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.44%, based on $1.464 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $42.59. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.662 per share, is 1.55%.
How much does EWZ pay per share?
EWZ pays about $0.331 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.662 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $66.20 a year.
Has EWZ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.2% a year (-8.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, EWZ'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 EWZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.55%, you would need about 1,813 shares of EWZ (roughly $77,202 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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