IYW Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Technology 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 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.049 | $4.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IYW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.196 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IYW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 6,123 | $1,530,122 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 30,613 | $7,650,612 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 61,225 | $15,301,224 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.08%. $10,000 in IYW would currently pay about $8 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IYW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.049 | -31.9% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.072 | +2.9% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.07 | +27.3% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.055 | -8.3% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.06 | -30.2% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.086 | +14.7% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.075 | +13.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.066 | -38.3% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.107 | +33.7% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +1.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.079 | -11.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.393 Special | — |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.089 | +30.9% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.068 | -32.7% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.101 | -31.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.147 | +28.9% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.114 | +50.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.076 | +94.9% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.039 | -66.1% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.115 | +57.5% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.073 | -5.2% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.077 | -18.1% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.094 | +20.5% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.078 | -25.4% |
Payout risk check
IYW's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 79/100).
Its share price moved +27.6% 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 U.S. Technology 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 technology sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2004. 86 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IYW distribution FAQ
When is IYW's next ex-distribution date?
IYW'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 $0.049 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does IYW pay distributions?
IYW pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.049 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IYW's distribution yield?
IYW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.10%, based on $0.246 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $249.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.196 per share, is 0.08%.
How much does IYW pay per share?
IYW pays about $0.049 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.196 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $19.60 a year.
Has IYW grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 5.2% a year (-14.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, IYW'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 IYW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.08%, you would need about 6,123 shares of IYW (roughly $1,530,122 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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