HEEM Distribution History & Yield
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.229 | $22.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.229 | $22.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HEEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.458 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HEEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,621 | $112,192 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 13,101 | $560,961 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 26,201 | $1,121,921 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.07%. $10,000 in HEEM would currently pay about $107 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HEEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.229 | -54.0% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.498 | -17.3% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $0.602 | +112.7% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.283 | -38.7% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.462 | +153.8% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | — | $0.182 | -61.4% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.472 | +131.4% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.204 | -44.1% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.365 | +60.1% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | — | $1.126 Special | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | $0.228 | +1325.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.016 | -96.1% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.414 | +189.5% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | — | $0.143 | -54.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.313 | +114.4% |
| Jul 2, 2020 | — | $0.146 | -74.2% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.565 | +136.4% |
| Jul 2, 2019 | — | $0.239 | -33.8% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.361 | +96.2% |
| Jul 3, 2018 | — | $0.184 | -55.1% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.41 | +210.6% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | — | $0.132 | -36.8% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.209 | +14.8% |
| Jul 6, 2016 | — | $0.182 | -39.3% |
Payout risk check
HEEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 51/100).
Its share price moved +36.1% 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 Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets 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 has been developed by MSCI as an equity benchmark for global emerging markets stock performance with the currency risk inherent in the securities included in the underlying index hedged to the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 26, 2014. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HEEM distribution FAQ
When is HEEM's next ex-distribution date?
HEEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.229 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does HEEM pay distributions?
HEEM pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.229 per share with an ex-date of Jul 2, 2026.
What is HEEM's distribution yield?
HEEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.10%, based on $1.329 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $42.82. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.458 per share, is 1.07%.
How much does HEEM pay per share?
HEEM pays about $0.229 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.458 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $45.80 a year.
Has HEEM grown or cut its distribution?
HEEM has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 23.9% a year (+78.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HEEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.07%, you would need about 2,621 shares of HEEM (roughly $112,192 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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