IDEF Distribution History & Yield
iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 95 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.054 | $5.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $0.054 | $5.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IDEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.108 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IDEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 11,112 | $358,444 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 55,556 | $1,792,222 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 111,112 | $3,584,444 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.33%. $10,000 in IDEF would currently pay about $33 a year ($3 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IDEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.054 | +3.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.052 | — |
Payout risk check
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About iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. defense and related industrials companies and technology companies and in derivatives that provide investment exposure to the securities included within that policy or to one or more market risk factors associated with such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: BlackRock. Category: Industrials. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2025. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IDEF distribution FAQ
When is IDEF's next ex-distribution date?
IDEF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 13, 2026 (in 95 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.054 per share, expected on Dec 16, 2026.
How often does IDEF pay distributions?
IDEF pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.054 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is IDEF's distribution yield?
IDEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.33%, based on $0.106 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $32.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.108 per share, is 0.33%.
How much does IDEF pay per share?
IDEF pays about $0.054 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.108 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $10.80 a year.
Has IDEF grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, IDEF'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 IDEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.33%, you would need about 11,112 shares of IDEF (roughly $358,444 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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