iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) Dividend History
EQLT latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.57%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.90paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2024paying since
EQLT dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $90
- Each payment
- $45
- Value of the shares
- $3,507
- Yield
- 2.57%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.90 per share, before tax.
EQLT distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 4 payments).
EQLT distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.2800 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $0.9460 | +695.0% | 3.10% | 2 |
| 2024partial | $0.1190 | — | 0.50% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EQLT yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $30.50 | 2.96% | $0.90 | 3.0% |
| 3 years ago | $37.00 | 2.44% | $1.34 | 3.6% |
| 5 years ago | $37.00 | 2.44% | $1.34 | 3.6% |
| 10 years ago | $28.46 | 3.17% | $1.34 | 4.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EQLT yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQLT | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF | 1.65% | — |
| 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.
EQLT distribution history
4 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.2800 | −55.1% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $0.6230 | +92.9% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.3230 | +171.4% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | — | $0.1190 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EQLT dividend overview
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.90 per share, a yield of 2.57% at the latest close of $35.07. In 2025 it paid $0.9460 per share, up 695.0% from 2024.
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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EQLT dividends FAQ
Does EQLT pay a dividend?
Yes. EQLT pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.2800 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 18, 2026.
What is the EQLT dividend yield?
EQLT paid $0.90 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.57% at the latest close of $35.07.
When is the next EQLT 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 EQLT pay dividends?
EQLT pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did EQLT pay in dividends in 2025?
EQLT paid $0.9460 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EQLT pay?
100 shares of EQLT would have paid about $90 over the past 12 months, before tax.