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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.208 | $20.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.208 | $20.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.208 | $20.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.208 | $20.80 | 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 $0.832 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 | 1,443 | $122,654 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,212 | $613,269 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,424 | $1,226,538 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.98%. $10,000 in SMLF would currently pay about $98 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMLF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.208 | +1.0% |
| 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% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.084 | -26.3% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.114 | -50.2% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.229 | +99.1% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.115 | -21.2% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.146 | +35.2% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.108 | -26.5% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | — | $0.147 | +42.7% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.103 | +2.0% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | — | $0.101 | +53.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.066 | -57.4% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.155 | +91.4% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.081 | +2.5% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | — | $0.079 | +54.9% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | — | $0.051 | -52.8% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.108 | +45.9% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | — | $0.074 | +42.3% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.052 | -54.0% |
| Dec 24, 2015 | — | $0.113 | +41.3% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.08 | +95.1% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.041 | — |
Payout risk check
SMLF's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 66/100).
Its share price moved +14.4% 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 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. 45 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 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 Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.208 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does SMLF pay distributions?
SMLF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.208 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is SMLF's distribution yield?
SMLF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.00%, based on $0.847 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $85.04. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.832 per share, is 0.98%.
How much does SMLF pay per share?
SMLF pays about $0.208 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.832 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $83.20 a year.
Has SMLF grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.5% a year (-9.5% 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 0.98%, you would need about 1,443 shares of SMLF (roughly $122,654 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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