QEFA Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $1.498 | $149.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 264 days) | Jun 14, 2027 | $1.498 | $149.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from QEFA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.996 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much QEFA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 401 | $40,806 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,003 | $204,032 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,006 | $408,064 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.94%. $10,000 in QEFA would currently pay about $294 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
QEFA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $1.498 | +20.7% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $1.241 | -22.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $1.593 | +70.4% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.935 | -31.4% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $1.362 | +68.4% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.809 | -34.1% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $1.227 | +85.9% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.66 | -48.2% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | — | $1.275 | +42.9% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.892 | -3.7% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | — | $0.926 | +73.4% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.534 | -27.7% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | — | $0.739 | -14.1% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.86 | -22.6% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | — | $1.111 | +26.7% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.877 | -6.8% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | — | $0.941 | +49.6% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.629 | -29.3% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.89 | +513.8% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.145 | -84.5% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.935 | +62.6% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.575 | -44.8% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $1.041 | +74.1% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.598 | +1712.1% |
Payout risk check
QEFA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 70/100).
Its share price moved +17.9% 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 State Street SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index and in depositary receipts based on securities comprising the index. The index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 21 developed market Europe, Australasia, and Far East countries and aims to represent the performance of value, low volatility, and quality factor strategies.
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 20, 2014. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
QEFA distribution FAQ
When is QEFA's next ex-distribution date?
QEFA's next ex-distribution date is Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.498 per share, expected on Dec 14, 2026.
How often does QEFA pay distributions?
QEFA pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.498 per share with an ex-date of Jun 1, 2026.
What is QEFA's distribution yield?
QEFA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.69%, based on $2.739 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $101.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.996 per share, is 2.94%.
How much does QEFA pay per share?
QEFA pays about $1.498 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $2.996 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $299.60 a year.
Has QEFA grown or cut its distribution?
QEFA has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.4% a year (+8.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of QEFA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.94%, you would need about 401 shares of QEFA (roughly $40,806 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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