SMLF Distribution History & Yield
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days) | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 (in 187 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.206 | $20.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMLF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.824 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMLF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,457 | $128,374 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,282 | $641,869 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,564 | $1,283,738 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.93%. $10,000 in SMLF would currently pay about $93 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMLF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.206 | +6.2% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.194 | -18.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.239 | -1.6% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.243 | +17.4% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.207 | +24.7% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.166 | -48.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +31.1% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.244 | +45.2% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.168 | -0.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.169 | +604.2% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.024 | -89.7% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.233 | -1.7% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.237 | +38.6% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.171 | -17.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.206 | +2.5% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.201 | +47.8% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.136 | +103.0% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.067 | -78.0% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.305 | +119.4% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.139 | +44.8% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.096 | +28.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.075 | -73.2% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.28 | +118.8% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.128 | +52.4% |
Payout risk check
SMLF's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).
Its share price moved +20.7% 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. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF
The index is composed of small-capitalization equity securities from the STOXX U.S. Small Cap Index that are selected and weighted using an optimization process designed to maximize exposure to four target factors: momentum, quality, value, and low volatility. The fund will invest at least 80% of its 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.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 24, 2015. 44 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMLF distribution FAQ
When is SMLF's next ex-distribution date?
SMLF's next ex-distribution date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 5 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.206 per share, expected on Sep 28, 2026.
How often does SMLF pay distributions?
SMLF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.206 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is SMLF's distribution yield?
SMLF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.00%, based on $0.882 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $88.15. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.824 per share, is 0.93%.
How much does SMLF pay per share?
SMLF pays about $0.206 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.824 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $82.40 a year.
Has SMLF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.8% a year (-5.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SMLF'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 SMLF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.93%, you would need about 1,457 shares of SMLF (roughly $128,374 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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