HEFA Distribution History & Yield
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE 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 | $0.691 | $69.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.691 | $69.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HEFA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.382 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HEFA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 869 | $41,114 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,342 | $205,572 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,684 | $411,143 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.92%. $10,000 in HEFA would currently pay about $292 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HEFA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.691 | -7.6% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.748 | +73.1% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $0.432 | -32.4% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.639 | +36.0% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.47 | -22.2% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | — | $0.604 | +52.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.396 | -28.5% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.554 | +390.3% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.113 | -85.6% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | — | $5.89 Special | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | $0.784 | +30.4% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.601 | +24.9% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | — | $0.481 | +82.9% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.263 | -30.2% |
| Jul 2, 2020 | — | $0.377 | +6.8% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.353 | -47.2% |
| Dec 3, 2019 | — | $0.669 | +8.6% |
| Jul 2, 2019 | — | $0.616 | +111.7% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.291 | -6.7% |
| Dec 4, 2018 | — | $0.312 | -46.2% |
| Jul 3, 2018 | — | $0.58 | +87.1% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.31 | -30.5% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | — | $0.446 | +74.2% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.256 | -48.0% |
| Jul 6, 2016 | — | $0.492 | +144.8% |
| Dec 28, 2015 | — | $0.201 | -14.8% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | — | $0.236 | -48.8% |
| Jul 2, 2015 | — | $0.461 | +89.7% |
| Dec 26, 2014 | — | $0.243 | -60.2% |
| Jul 2, 2014 | — | $0.611 | — |
Payout risk check
HEFA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 68/100).
Its share price moved +22.2% 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 Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities (including indirect investments through the underlying fund) and other instruments of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is composed of large- and mid-capitalization equities in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the component currencies and the U.S. dollar.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jul 2, 2014. 30 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HEFA distribution FAQ
When is HEFA's next ex-distribution date?
HEFA'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 $0.691 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does HEFA pay distributions?
HEFA pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.691 per share with an ex-date of Jul 2, 2026.
What is HEFA's distribution yield?
HEFA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.95%, based on $1.871 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $47.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.382 per share, is 2.92%.
How much does HEFA pay per share?
HEFA pays about $0.691 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.382 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $138.20 a year.
Has HEFA grown or cut its distribution?
HEFA has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 20.3% a year (+68.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HEFA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.92%, you would need about 869 shares of HEFA (roughly $41,114 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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