HEWJ Distribution History & Yield
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.349 | $34.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 295 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.349 | $34.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HEWJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.698 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HEWJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,720 | $112,092 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,596 | $560,458 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,192 | $1,120,917 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.07%. $10,000 in HEWJ would currently pay about $107 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HEWJ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.349 | +22.9% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $1.975 Special | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $0.284 | -33.8% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.429 | -33.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.648 | +123.4% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | — | $0.29 | -43.9% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.517 | +172.1% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +134.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.081 | -76.7% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | — | $12.042 Special | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | $0.348 | -32.7% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.517 | +79.5% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | — | $0.288 | +132.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.124 | -59.6% |
| Jul 2, 2020 | — | $0.307 | -22.3% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.395 | -24.0% |
| Jul 2, 2019 | — | $0.52 | +344.4% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.117 | -56.5% |
| Jul 3, 2018 | — | $0.269 | +35.2% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.199 | -2.5% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | — | $0.204 | -23.6% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.267 | +4.7% |
| Jul 6, 2016 | — | $0.255 | +39.3% |
| Dec 28, 2015 | — | $0.183 | -68.8% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | — | $0.587 | +264.6% |
| Jul 2, 2015 | — | $0.161 | -61.0% |
| Dec 26, 2014 | — | $0.413 | +142.9% |
| Jul 2, 2014 | — | $0.17 | — |
Payout risk check
HEWJ's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved +36.8% 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 Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities and other instruments of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Japanese equity market 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: Japan Stock. First distribution on our records: Jul 2, 2014. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HEWJ distribution FAQ
When is HEWJ's next ex-distribution date?
HEWJ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 113 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.349 per share, expected on Jan 14, 2027.
How often does HEWJ pay distributions?
HEWJ pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.349 per share with an ex-date of Jul 2, 2026.
What is HEWJ's distribution yield?
HEWJ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.97%, based on $0.633 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $65.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.698 per share, is 1.07%.
How much does HEWJ pay per share?
HEWJ pays about $0.349 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.698 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $69.80 a year.
Has HEWJ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.0% a year (-41.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, HEWJ'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 HEWJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.07%, you would need about 1,720 shares of HEWJ (roughly $112,092 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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