EWZ Distribution History & Yield
iShares Inc iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.331 | $33.10 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 6, 2027 (in 270 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 | $68,628 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,064 | $343,142 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,127 | $686,284 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.75%. $10,000 in EWZ would currently pay about $175 a year ($15 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% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.208 | -10.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.233 | -61.9% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.611 | +46.2% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.418 | -56.6% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.963 | +63.8% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.588 | -31.1% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.853 | +561.2% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.129 | -66.2% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.382 | -63.9% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $1.058 | +151.3% |
| Dec 20, 2011 | — | $0.421 | -61.2% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $1.084 | +447.5% |
| Dec 29, 2010 | — | $0.198 | -28.0% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $2.333 Special | — |
| Jun 23, 2010 | — | $0.275 | +147.7% |
| Dec 29, 2009 | — | $0.111 | -73.3% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $2.197 Special | — |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.415 | +100.5% |
| Dec 29, 2008 | — | $0.207 | -67.3% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $1.321 Special | — |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $0.633 | +791.5% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $1.202 Special | — |
| Dec 27, 2006 | — | $0.071 | -91.8% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.869 | +49.1% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $0.583 | +26.5% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.461 | +3192.9% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | — | $0.014 | -94.5% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.256 | +814.3% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.028 | -74.5% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.11 | +2100.0% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | — | $0.638 Special | — |
| Dec 20, 2000 | — | $0.005 | -98.6% |
| Aug 24, 2000 | — | $0.364 | — |
Payout risk check
EWZ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 37/100).
Its share price moved +28.3% 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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EWZ distribution FAQ
When is EWZ's next ex-distribution date?
EWZ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 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 3.87%, based on $1.464 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.86. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.662 per share, is 1.75%.
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 1.75%, you would need about 1,813 shares of EWZ (roughly $68,628 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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