MEAR Distribution History & Yield
iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1178 | $11.78 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MEAR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.414 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MEAR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 849 | $42,501 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,244 | $212,504 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,487 | $425,007 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.82%. $10,000 in MEAR would currently pay about $282 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MEAR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.117 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.117 | -0.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.118 | +5.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.112 | -12.5% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.128 | +13.3% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.113 | -0.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.114 | +8.6% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.105 | -10.3% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.117 | -6.4% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +1.6% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.123 | -1.6% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.125 | +0.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.124 | +6.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.117 | -5.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.124 | +1.6% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.122 | -8.3% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.133 | +15.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.115 | -11.5% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +3.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.126 | -6.0% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.134 | +2.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.131 | -7.7% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.142 | -1.4% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.144 | +2.9% |
Payout risk check
MEAR's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved -0.8% 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 Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities such that the interest on each bond is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes and the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). It primarily invests in U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade short-term fixed- and floating-rate municipal securities with remaining maturities of five years or less, such as municipal bonds, municipal notes and variable rate demand obligations, as well as money market instruments and registered investment companies. The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF").
Fund family: iShares. Category: Muni National Short. First distribution on our records: May 1, 2015. 135 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MEAR distribution FAQ
When is MEAR's next ex-distribution date?
MEAR's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1178 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does MEAR pay distributions?
MEAR pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.117 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is MEAR's distribution yield?
MEAR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.82%, based on $1.414 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $50.08. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.414 per share, is 2.82%.
How much does MEAR pay per share?
MEAR pays about $0.1178 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.414 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $141.40 a year.
Has MEAR grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MEAR'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 MEAR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.82%, you would need about 849 shares of MEAR (roughly $42,501 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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