GHYG Distribution History & Yield
iShares US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.2351 | $23.51 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GHYG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.0561 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GHYG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 426 | $18,364 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,127 | $91,819 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,254 | $183,637 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.53%. $10,000 in GHYG would currently pay about $653 a year ($54 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GHYG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.231 | -0.9% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.233 | +3.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.225 | -5.5% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.238 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.238 | +1.7% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.234 | +0.4% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.233 | +6.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.219 | -4.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.229 | -12.9% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.263 | +8.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.243 | +3.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.235 | +5.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.223 | -3.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.231 | -6.1% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.246 | +7.4% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.229 | -4.2% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.239 | +7.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.222 | -0.4% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.223 | +7.7% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.207 | -7.6% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.224 | -6.7% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.24 | -0.4% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.241 | +3.9% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.232 | +0.4% |
Payout risk check
GHYG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -7.2% 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 US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index. The index is a rules-based index consisting of high yield corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars, euros, British pounds sterling and Canadian dollars.
Fund family: iShares. Category: High Yield Bond. First distribution on our records: Jun 1, 2012. 173 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GHYG distribution FAQ
When is GHYG's next ex-distribution date?
GHYG's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2351 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does GHYG pay distributions?
GHYG pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.231 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is GHYG's distribution yield?
GHYG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.53%, based on $2.821 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.17. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.821 per share, is 6.53%.
How much does GHYG pay per share?
GHYG pays about $0.2351 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.821 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $282.10 a year.
Has GHYG grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, GHYG'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 GHYG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.53%, you would need about 426 shares of GHYG (roughly $18,364 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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