ILF Distribution History & Yield
iShares Latin America 40 ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.439 | $43.90 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 6, 2027 (in 270 days) | Jun 20, 2027 | $0.439 | $43.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ILF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.878 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ILF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,367 | $49,298 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,834 | $246,492 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,668 | $492,984 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.43%. $10,000 in ILF would currently pay about $243 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ILF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.439 | +118.4% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.201 | -62.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.54 | -9.2% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.595 | -33.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.894 | +35.0% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.662 | -23.0% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.86 | +79.5% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.479 | -73.6% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $1.814 | +65.2% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $1.098 | -31.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.609 | +325.7% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.378 | +35.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.279 | +2.6% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.272 | -52.3% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.57 | +18.8% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.48 | +6.4% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.451 | -11.7% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.511 | +1548.4% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.031 | -88.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.276 | -11.0% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.31 | +8.8% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.285 | +86.3% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.153 | +7.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.143 | -36.2% |
Payout risk check
ILF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 41/100).
Its share price moved +33.1% 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 Latin America 40 ETF
The fund generally invests 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. It seeks to track the investment results of the S&P Latin America 40TM (the "underlying index"), which is composed of selected equities trading on the exchanges of five Latin American countries. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2003. 51 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ILF distribution FAQ
When is ILF's next ex-distribution date?
ILF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.439 per share, expected on Dec 24, 2026.
How often does ILF pay distributions?
ILF pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.439 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is ILF's distribution yield?
ILF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.27%, based on $1.18 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.07. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.878 per share, is 2.43%.
How much does ILF pay per share?
ILF pays about $0.439 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.878 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $87.80 a year.
Has ILF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.4% a year (-20.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, ILF'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 ILF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.43%, you would need about 1,367 shares of ILF (roughly $49,298 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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