RING Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.526 | $52.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.526 | $52.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RING's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.052 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RING do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,141 | $79,392 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,704 | $396,958 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,407 | $793,916 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.51%. $10,000 in RING would currently pay about $151 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RING distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.526 | +39.5% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.377 | +58.4% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.238 | +10.2% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.216 | +16.1% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.186 | -34.3% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.283 | +34.1% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | $0.211 | -25.2% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.282 | +23.1% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.229 | -30.8% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.331 | +6.1% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.312 | +116.7% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.144 | +41.2% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.102 | +88.9% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.054 | -62.8% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.145 | +237.2% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 | $0.043 | -38.6% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | $0.07 | +45.8% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | $0.048 | +54.8% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | $0.031 | -86.5% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 | $0.229 | +1535.7% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Jun 28, 2016 | $0.014 | -68.2% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $0.044 | -29.0% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | $0.062 | +3.3% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 | $0.06 | -9.1% |
Payout risk check
RING's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 65/100).
Its share price moved +7.6% 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 MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index has been developed by MSCI Inc. (the "index provider" or "MSCI") to target a minimum of 30 companies in developed and emerging markets that are involved in the business of gold mining. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Equity Precious Metals. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2012. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RING distribution FAQ
When is RING's next ex-distribution date?
RING's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.526 per share, expected on Dec 19, 2026.
How often does RING pay distributions?
RING pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.526 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is RING's distribution yield?
RING's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.30%, based on $0.903 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $69.60. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.052 per share, is 1.51%.
How much does RING pay per share?
RING pays about $0.526 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.052 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $105.20 a year.
Has RING grown or cut its distribution?
RING has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.6% a year (+98.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RING do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.51%, you would need about 1,141 shares of RING (roughly $79,392 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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