ISTM Distribution History & Yield
iShares Strategic Metals ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $4.202 | $420.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ISTM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.202 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much ISTM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 286 | $8,052 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,428 | $40,259 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,856 | $80,519 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 14.90%. $10,000 in ISTM would currently pay about $1,490 a year ($124 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ISTM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $4.202 | -33.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $6.336 | +2308.8% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.263 | — |
Payout risk check
ISTM's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 30/100).
Its share price moved +5.6% over the past year.
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About iShares Strategic Metals ETF
The index measures the performance of a long-only basket of exchange-traded commodity metal futures contracts representing underlying metals that are extensively used in broader re-industrialization related applications, such as Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure, manufacturing, energy production and distribution, and national security, as determined by the Commodity Index Advisory Committee (“Advisory Committee”) established by ICE Data Indices, LLC.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Commodities Focused. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2023. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ISTM distribution FAQ
When is ISTM's next ex-distribution date?
ISTM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $4.202 per share, expected on Dec 17, 2026.
How often does ISTM pay distributions?
ISTM pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $4.202 per share with an ex-date of Dec 16, 2025.
What is ISTM's distribution yield?
ISTM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 14.90%, based on $4.202 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.19. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.202 per share, is 14.90%.
How much does ISTM pay per share?
ISTM pays about $4.202 per share each year, which works out to roughly $4.202 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $420.20 a year.
Has ISTM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -33.7%. As a fund, ISTM'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 ISTM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 14.90%, you would need about 286 shares of ISTM (roughly $8,052 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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