SCJ Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.923 | $92.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.923 | $92.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.846 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SCJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 651 | $72,059 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,251 | $360,293 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,501 | $720,585 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.67%. $10,000 in SCJ would currently pay about $167 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCJ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.923 | -53.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $1.995 | +124.9% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.887 | +48.3% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.598 | -16.4% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.715 | -23.5% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.935 | +87.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.50 | -34.6% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.765 | -6.5% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.818 | +37.7% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.594 | -15.4% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.702 | -66.9% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $2.124 | +78.3% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $1.191 | +126.0% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.527 | +27.6% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.413 | -24.4% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.546 | -10.3% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.609 | -49.5% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $1.205 | +152.6% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.477 | -2.9% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.491 | +21.5% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.404 | -51.1% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.826 | +126.3% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.365 | -52.8% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.773 | +231.8% |
Payout risk check
SCJ's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 47/100).
Its share price moved +22.4% 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 Japan Small-Cap ETF
The index measures the performance of equity securities of Japanese small-capitalization companies and represents approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the Japan equity universe. It generally will invest at least 80% of assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in securities not included in the index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Japan Stock. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2007. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SCJ distribution FAQ
When is SCJ's next ex-distribution date?
SCJ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.923 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does SCJ pay distributions?
SCJ pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.923 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is SCJ's distribution yield?
SCJ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.63%, based on $2.918 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $110.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.846 per share, is 1.67%.
How much does SCJ pay per share?
SCJ pays about $0.923 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.846 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $184.60 a year.
Has SCJ grown or cut its distribution?
SCJ has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 37.5% a year (+96.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SCJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.67%, you would need about 651 shares of SCJ (roughly $72,059 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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