IAK Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.508 | $50.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IAK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.032 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IAK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 591 | $88,695 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,953 | $443,474 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,906 | $886,949 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.35%. $10,000 in IAK would currently pay about $135 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IAK distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.508 | +28.9% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.394 | -40.9% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $1.996 Special | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.667 | +30.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.512 | +45.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.351 | -54.7% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.775 | +6.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.731 | +40.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.522 | +133.0% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.224 | -45.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.411 | -5.1% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.433 | -11.8% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.491 | +105.4% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.239 | -13.7% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.277 | -44.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +7.5% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.465 | +78.8% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.26 | -19.8% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.324 | +174.6% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.118 | -70.1% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.395 | -20.8% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.499 | +68.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.297 | -49.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.582 | +88.3% |
Payout risk check
IAK's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 70/100).
Its share price moved +12.1% 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 U.S. Insurance 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 and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents as well as in securities not included in the underlying index, but which BFA believes will help the fund track the index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Financial. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2006. 82 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IAK distribution FAQ
When is IAK's next ex-distribution date?
IAK's next ex-distribution date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.508 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IAK pay distributions?
IAK pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.508 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IAK's distribution yield?
IAK's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.04%, based on $1.569 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $150.19. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.032 per share, is 1.35%.
How much does IAK pay per share?
IAK pays about $0.508 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.032 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $203.20 a year.
Has IAK grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.4% a year (-33.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IAK'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 IAK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.35%, you would need about 591 shares of IAK (roughly $88,695 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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