WSML Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 17, 2027 | $0.29 | $29.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WSML's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.58 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much WSML do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,069 | $68,090 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,345 | $340,448 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,690 | $680,897 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.76%. $10,000 in WSML would currently pay about $176 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WSML distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.29 | -57.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.684 | +704.7% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.085 | — |
Payout risk check
WSML's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 30/100).
Its share price moved +8.8% over the past year.
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About iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF
First distribution on our records: Jun 16, 2025. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WSML distribution FAQ
When is WSML's next ex-distribution date?
WSML'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 $0.29 per share, expected on Dec 17, 2026.
How often does WSML pay distributions?
WSML pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.29 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is WSML's distribution yield?
WSML's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.96%, based on $0.974 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $32.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.58 per share, is 1.76%.
How much does WSML pay per share?
WSML pays about $0.29 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.58 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $58.00 a year.
Has WSML grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, WSML'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 WSML do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.76%, you would need about 2,069 shares of WSML (roughly $68,090 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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