WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ) Dividend History
DFJ latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.47%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.77paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2006paying since
- +6.5%5-year growth a year
DFJ dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $277
- Each payment
- $69
- Value of the shares
- $11,211
- Yield
- 2.47%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.77 per share, before tax.
DFJ distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
DFJ distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
DFJ distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.40 | — | — | 2 |
| 2025 | $2.58 | +39.7% | 2.68% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.85 | +1.4% | 2.46% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.82 | +10.0% | 2.43% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.66 | +12.3% | 2.62% | 3 |
| 2021 | $1.48 | −21.4% | 2.07% | 3 |
| 2020 | $1.88 | +14.2% | 2.59% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DFJ yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $93.25 | 2.97% | $2.77 | 3.0% |
| 3 years ago | $66.22 | 4.18% | $6.40 | 9.7% |
| 5 years ago | $74.57 | 3.71% | $10.05 | 13.5% |
| 10 years ago | $62.76 | 4.41% | $17.43 | 27.8% |
| 20 years ago | $50.23 | 5.51% | $24.97 | 49.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
DFJ yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFJ | WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 2.41% | 0.56% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
DFJ distribution history
52 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-29 | $0.0650 | −95.1% |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-29 | $1.3300 | −3.3% |
| 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-30 | $1.3750 | +1,427.8% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-29 | $0.0900 | −91.8% |
| 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-27 | $1.0950 | +5,375.0% |
| 2025-03-26 | 2025-03-26 | 2025-03-28 | $0.0200 | −97.9% |
| 2024-12-26 | 2024-12-26 | 2024-12-30 | $0.9640 | +3,756.0% |
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-27 | $0.0250 | −89.7% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | 2024-06-25 | 2024-06-27 | $0.2430 | −60.5% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | $0.6150 | +1,237.0% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-03 | $0.0460 | −91.3% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-28 | $0.5300 | +15.0% |
| 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-29 | $0.4610 | −41.3% |
| 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-28 | 2023-03-30 | $0.7850 | +18.8% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-29 | $0.6610 | +66,000.0% |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-29 | $0.0010 | −99.9% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-29 | $0.9950 | +32.1% |
| 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-28 | 2021-12-30 | $0.7530 | +2,912.0% |
| 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-29 | $0.0250 | −96.4% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | $0.6980 | −26.1% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-24 | $0.9440 | +1.0% |
| 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-24 | 2020-06-26 | $0.9350 | +18.2% |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-27 | $0.7910 | +1,218.3% |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-27 | $0.0600 | −92.5% |
| 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-25 | 2019-06-28 | $0.7950 | +37.1% |
| 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-26 | 2018-12-28 | $0.5800 | −9.4% |
| 2018-06-25 | 2018-06-26 | 2018-06-28 | $0.6400 | −1.1% |
| 2017-12-26 | 2017-12-27 | 2017-12-29 | $0.6470 | +32,250.0% |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0020 | −99.7% |
| 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 | $0.6400 | +3.4% |
| 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | 2016-12-30 | $0.6190 | +12,280.0% |
| 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-30 | $0.0050 | −98.9% |
| 2016-06-20 | 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | $0.4650 | +32.9% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $0.3500 | +1.2% |
| 2015-06-22 | 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | $0.3460 | −2.8% |
| 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-23 | 2014-12-26 | $0.3560 | −18.3% |
| 2014-06-23 | 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | $0.4360 | −2.5% |
| 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | 2013-12-31 | $0.4470 | −33.8% |
| 2013-06-24 | 2013-06-26 | 2013-06-28 | $0.6750 | +86.5% |
| 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-31 | $0.3620 | −40.8% |
| 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-27 | 2012-06-29 | $0.6110 | +68.3% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | $0.3630 | −32.0% |
| 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-24 | 2011-06-28 | $0.5340 | +37.6% |
| 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-27 | 2010-12-29 | $0.3880 | +660.8% |
| 2010-09-20 | 2010-09-22 | 2010-09-24 | $0.0510 | −83.7% |
| 2010-06-28 | 2010-06-30 | 2010-07-02 | $0.3130 | +8.3% |
| 2009-12-21 | 2009-12-23 | 2009-12-28 | $0.2890 | −26.3% |
| 2009-06-22 | 2009-06-24 | 2009-06-26 | $0.3920 | +931.6% |
| 2009-03-23 | 2009-03-25 | 2009-03-27 | $0.0380 | −91.7% |
| 2008-12-22 | 2008-12-24 | 2008-12-26 | $0.4560 | −25.5% |
| 2007-12-17 | 2007-12-19 | 2007-12-21 | $0.6120 | +1,076.9% |
| 2006-12-21 | 2006-12-26 | 2006-12-28 | $0.0520 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DFJ dividend overview
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.77 per share, a yield of 2.47% at the latest close of $112.11. In 2025 it paid $2.58 per share, up 39.7% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +6.5% a year and over ten years +14.0%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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DFJ dividends FAQ
Does DFJ pay a dividend?
Yes. DFJ pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2006. The most recent was $0.0650 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 25, 2026, payable September 29, 2026.
What is the DFJ dividend yield?
DFJ paid $2.77 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.47% at the latest close of $112.11.
When is the next DFJ dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does DFJ pay dividends?
DFJ pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did DFJ pay in dividends in 2025?
DFJ paid $2.58 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of DFJ pay?
100 shares of DFJ would have paid about $277 over the past 12 months, before tax.