FXI Distribution History & Yield
iShares China Large-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.263 | $26.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.263 | $26.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FXI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.526 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FXI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,282 | $81,856 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,407 | $409,278 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 22,814 | $818,555 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.47%. $10,000 in FXI would currently pay about $147 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FXI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.263 | -36.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.416 | -18.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.509 | +12.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.451 | +430.6% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.085 | -86.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.607 | +294.2% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.154 | -74.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.593 | +306.2% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.146 | -66.4% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.434 | +187.4% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.151 | -77.9% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.684 | +105.4% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.333 | -57.7% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.788 | +93.6% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.407 | -8.7% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.446 | -26.3% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.605 | -32.2% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.892 | +406.8% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.176 | -74.5% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.689 | +182.4% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.244 | -68.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.775 | +211.2% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.249 | -50.8% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.506 | -6.3% |
Payout risk check
FXI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 47/100).
Its share price moved -7.8% 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 China Large-Cap 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 designed to measure the performance of the largest companies in the Chinese equity market that trade on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and are available to international investors. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Greater China Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2005. 40 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FXI distribution FAQ
When is FXI's next ex-distribution date?
FXI'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 $0.263 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does FXI pay distributions?
FXI pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.263 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is FXI's distribution yield?
FXI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.89%, based on $0.679 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $35.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.526 per share, is 1.47%.
How much does FXI pay per share?
FXI pays about $0.263 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.526 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $52.60 a year.
Has FXI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 4.1% a year (-29.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FXI'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 FXI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.47%, you would need about 2,282 shares of FXI (roughly $81,856 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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