HDEF Distribution History & Yield
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.226 | $22.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.226 | $22.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.226 | $22.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.226 | $22.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HDEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.904 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HDEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,328 | $45,027 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,638 | $225,133 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,275 | $450,265 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.67%. $10,000 in HDEF would currently pay about $267 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HDEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.226 | -68.3% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.714 | +389.0% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.146 | -19.3% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.181 | -14.6% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.212 | -66.4% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.631 | +252.5% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.179 | +28.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.139 | -33.2% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.208 | -62.6% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.556 | +180.8% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.198 | +80.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.11 | -52.6% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | — | $0.232 | -65.3% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.669 | +869.6% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | — | $0.069 | -26.6% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.094 | -62.2% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | — | $0.249 | -58.8% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.605 | +161.9% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | — | $0.231 | +60.4% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.144 | -53.2% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.308 | -25.6% |
| Jun 25, 2021 | — | $0.414 | +59.2% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | — | $0.26 | -11.9% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.295 | +28.3% |
Payout risk check
HDEF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 31/100).
Its share price moved +15.3% 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.
About Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (but typically far more) in component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of equities in its parent index, the MSCI EAFE Index, with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields of equities in the parent index, where such higher dividend income and quality characteristics are both sustainable and persistent. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Xtrackers. Category: Foreign Large Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2015. 44 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HDEF distribution FAQ
When is HDEF's next ex-distribution date?
HDEF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.226 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does HDEF pay distributions?
HDEF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.226 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is HDEF's distribution yield?
HDEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.74%, based on $1.267 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $33.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.904 per share, is 2.67%.
How much does HDEF pay per share?
HDEF pays about $0.226 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.904 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $90.40 a year.
Has HDEF grown or cut its distribution?
HDEF has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.2% a year (+9.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HDEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.67%, you would need about 1,328 shares of HDEF (roughly $45,027 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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