IEF Distribution History & Yield
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.3095 | $30.95 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.0235 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 324 | $29,418 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,616 | $147,092 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,232 | $294,184 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.08%. $10,000 in IEF would currently pay about $408 a year ($34 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.307 | -7.5% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.332 | +4.4% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.318 | +2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.311 | -1.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.317 | +1.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.312 | -1.6% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.317 | +12.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.283 | -9.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.312 | -0.3% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.313 | +8.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.288 | -5.3% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.304 | +3.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.294 | -6.4% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.314 | +1.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.309 | +2.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.303 | -2.3% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.31 | -1.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.313 | +3.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.304 | +10.5% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.275 | -7.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.296 | -3.9% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.308 | +5.5% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.292 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $0.292 | +2.1% |
Payout risk check
IEF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -5.6% 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 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
The underlying index consists of publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity of greater than or equal to seven years and less than ten years and have $300 million or more of outstanding face value, excluding amounts held by the Federal Reserve System (the “Fed”). The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities that BFA believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Long Government. First distribution on our records: Sep 3, 2002. 291 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IEF distribution FAQ
When is IEF's next ex-distribution date?
IEF's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3095 per share, expected on Nov 3, 2026.
How often does IEF pay distributions?
IEF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.307 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is IEF's distribution yield?
IEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.08%, based on $3.714 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $91.05. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.714 per share, is 4.08%.
How much does IEF pay per share?
IEF pays about $0.3095 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.714 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $371.40 a year.
Has IEF grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IEF'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 IEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.08%, you would need about 324 shares of IEF (roughly $29,418 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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