IXP Distribution History & Yield
iShares Global Comm Services ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.812 | $81.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 282 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.812 | $81.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IXP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.624 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IXP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 739 | $87,414 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,695 | $437,069 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,390 | $874,138 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.37%. $10,000 in IXP would currently pay about $137 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IXP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.812 | +63.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $3.116 Special | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.498 | -41.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.856 | +91.9% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.446 | -4.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.469 | +2.6% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.457 | +139.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.191 | -67.6% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.589 | -49.4% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $1.163 | +266.9% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.317 | -22.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.409 | +37.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.297 | -33.6% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.447 | -49.7% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.889 | +2.1% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.871 | -32.7% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $1.295 | +25.1% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $1.035 | +0.9% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $1.026 | -20.0% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $1.282 | +18.9% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $1.078 | +1860.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.055 | -95.2% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $1.136 | +7.1% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $1.061 | -1.6% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $1.078 | +10.0% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $6.37 Special | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | — | $0.98 | -27.1% |
| Jun 25, 2013 | — | $1.345 | +18.0% |
| Dec 17, 2012 | — | $1.14 | -28.0% |
| Jun 20, 2012 | — | $1.584 | +21.1% |
| Dec 19, 2011 | — | $1.308 | -24.2% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $1.725 | +73.7% |
| Dec 20, 2010 | — | $0.993 | -32.6% |
| Jun 21, 2010 | — | $1.474 | +67.7% |
| Dec 21, 2009 | — | $0.879 | -34.1% |
| Jun 22, 2009 | — | $1.333 | +38.0% |
| Dec 22, 2008 | — | $0.966 | -32.4% |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $1.428 | -6.1% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $1.521 | +0.6% |
| Dec 21, 2006 | — | $1.512 | +22.8% |
| Dec 23, 2005 | — | $1.231 | +84.3% |
| Dec 23, 2004 | — | $0.668 | +3.4% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.646 | +303.7% |
| Dec 16, 2003 | — | $0.16 | -75.0% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.64 | +4166.7% |
| Dec 24, 2001 | — | $0.015 | — |
Payout risk check
IXP's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 51/100).
Its share price moved -0.3% 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 Global Comm Services ETF
The fund 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. The underlying index uses a capping methodology to limit the weight of the securities of any single issuer (as determined by SPDJI) to a maximum of 25% of the underlying index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Communications. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2001. 46 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IXP distribution FAQ
When is IXP's next ex-distribution date?
IXP's next ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.812 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does IXP pay distributions?
IXP pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.812 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is IXP's distribution yield?
IXP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.69%, based on $0.812 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $118.30. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.624 per share, is 1.37%.
How much does IXP pay per share?
IXP pays about $0.812 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.624 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $162.40 a year.
Has IXP grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.3% a year (-40.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IXP'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 IXP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.37%, you would need about 739 shares of IXP (roughly $87,414 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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