iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) Dividend History
ECNS latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 7.25%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.90paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2010paying since
- +2.9%5-year growth a year
ECNS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $190
- Each payment
- $95
- Value of the shares
- $2,618
- Yield
- 7.25%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.90 per share, before tax.
ECNS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
ECNS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 32 payments).
ECNS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4540 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $2.03 | +33.1% | 6.20% | 2 |
| 2024 | $1.53 | +21.5% | 5.98% | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.26 | +1.5% | 4.90% | 2 |
| 2022 | $1.24 | −47.0% | 3.54% | 2 |
| 2021 | $2.34 | +32.4% | 4.87% | 2 |
| 2020 | $1.76 | +33.7% | 3.59% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
ECNS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $36.19 | 5.25% | $1.90 | 5.2% |
| 3 years ago | $25.73 | 7.38% | $4.92 | 19.1% |
| 5 years ago | $51.10 | 3.72% | $8.28 | 16.2% |
| 10 years ago | $44.86 | 4.23% | $16.96 | 37.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
ECNS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECNS | iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF | 6.52% | 0.59% |
| 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.
ECNS distribution history
32 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.4540 | −68.6% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $1.4450 | +146.6% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.5860 | −43.8% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $1.0420 | +115.3% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $0.4840 | −46.9% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.9120 | +165.1% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.3440 | −47.6% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.6570 | +13.1% |
Show all 32 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.5810 | −67.3% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $1.7760 | +217.1% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.5600 | −52.6% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $1.1810 | +102.6% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.5830 | −4.6% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.6110 | −13.7% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $0.7080 | −57.7% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-24 | $1.6730 | +127.6% |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2018-06-25 | $0.7350 | −18.8% |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-26 | $0.9050 | +29.3% |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | $0.7000 | −31.7% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | $1.0250 | +39.3% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-28 | $0.7360 | −7.3% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $0.7940 | −0.7% |
| 2015-06-25 | 2015-06-29 | 2015-07-01 | $0.8000 | +68.4% |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-24 | $0.4750 | −28.2% |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | 2014-07-02 | $0.6620 | +0.2% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-30 | $0.6610 | −0.3% |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-01 | 2013-07-05 | $0.6630 | +48.0% |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-27 | $0.4480 | −17.5% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-28 | $0.5430 | +86.0% |
| 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-22 | 2011-12-29 | $0.2920 | −49.7% |
| 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-24 | 2011-06-28 | $0.5810 | +919.3% |
| 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-30 | $0.0570 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
ECNS dividend overview
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.90 per share, a yield of 7.25% at the latest close of $26.18. In 2025 it paid $2.03 per share, up 33.1% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +2.9% a year and over ten years +2.5%.
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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ECNS dividends FAQ
Does ECNS pay a dividend?
Yes. ECNS pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2010. The most recent was $0.4540 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 18, 2026.
What is the ECNS dividend yield?
ECNS paid $1.90 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 7.25% at the latest close of $26.18.
When is the next ECNS dividend?
The next semiannual 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 ECNS pay dividends?
ECNS pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did ECNS pay in dividends in 2025?
ECNS paid $2.03 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of ECNS pay?
100 shares of ECNS would have paid about $190 over the past 12 months, before tax.