ICOP Distribution History & Yield
iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 91 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.271 | $27.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 (in 268 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.271 | $27.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ICOP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.542 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 7 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ICOP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,215 | $126,886 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 11,071 | $634,428 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 22,141 | $1,268,856 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.95%. $10,000 in ICOP would currently pay about $95 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ICOP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.271 | +834.5% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $0.029 | -95.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.593 | +98.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.299 | -29.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.422 | +681.5% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.054 | -90.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.551 | — |
Payout risk check
ICOP's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 35/100).
Its share price moved +77.0% over the past year.
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About iShares Copper and Metals Mining 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. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2023. 7 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ICOP distribution FAQ
When is ICOP's next ex-distribution date?
ICOP's next ex-distribution date is Dec 9, 2026 (in 91 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.271 per share, expected on Dec 13, 2026.
How often does ICOP pay distributions?
ICOP pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.271 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is ICOP's distribution yield?
ICOP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.56%, based on $0.893 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.542 per share, is 0.95%.
How much does ICOP pay per share?
ICOP pays about $0.271 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.542 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $54.20 a year.
Has ICOP grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed +23.9%. As a fund, ICOP'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 ICOP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.95%, you would need about 2,215 shares of ICOP (roughly $126,886 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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