IYF Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Financials ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.418 | $41.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.418 | $41.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.418 | $41.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.418 | $41.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IYF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.672 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IYF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 718 | $91,751 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,589 | $458,756 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,178 | $917,512 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.31%. $10,000 in IYF would currently pay about $131 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IYF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.418 | +10.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.38 | -34.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.576 | +0.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.572 | +47.4% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.388 | +4.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.372 | +0.3% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.371 | -18.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.457 | +25.2% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.365 | +21.7% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.30 | -2.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.308 | -24.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.41 | +4.1% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.394 | +37.8% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.286 | -15.4% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.338 | -17.2% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.408 | +13.6% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.359 | +26.4% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.284 | -19.1% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.351 | +26.3% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.278 | -21.5% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.354 | +70.2% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.208 | -20.3% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.261 | +0.8% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.259 | -14.1% |
Payout risk check
IYF's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +0.9% 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 U.S. Financials ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of the financials sector of the U.S. equity market.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Financial. First distribution on our records: Jul 19, 2000. 107 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IYF distribution FAQ
When is IYF's next ex-distribution date?
IYF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.418 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IYF pay distributions?
IYF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.418 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IYF's distribution yield?
IYF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.52%, based on $1.946 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $127.84. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.672 per share, is 1.31%.
How much does IYF pay per share?
IYF pays about $0.418 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.672 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $167.20 a year.
Has IYF grown or cut its distribution?
IYF has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.5% a year (+22.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IYF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.31%, you would need about 718 shares of IYF (roughly $91,751 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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