iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) Dividend History
EWA latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.92%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.85paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 1996paying since
- +11.7%5-year growth a year
EWA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $85
- Each payment
- $42
- Value of the shares
- $2,912
- Yield
- 2.92%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.85 per share, before tax.
EWA distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
EWA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
EWA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4050 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $0.8410 | −5.1% | 3.21% | 2 |
| 2024 | $0.8860 | −2.1% | 3.71% | 2 |
| 2023 | $0.9050 | −22.8% | 3.72% | 2 |
| 2022 | $1.17 | −7.1% | 5.28% | 2 |
| 2021 | $1.26 | +160.7% | 5.08% | 3 |
| 2020 | $0.4840 | −46.2% | 2.02% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EWA yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $27.19 | 3.12% | $0.85 | 3.1% |
| 3 years ago | $20.67 | 4.11% | $2.62 | 12.7% |
| 5 years ago | $26.54 | 3.20% | $5.10 | 19.2% |
| 10 years ago | $20.73 | 4.10% | $9.60 | 46.3% |
| 20 years ago | $22.42 | 3.79% | $20.35 | 90.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EWA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | 3.08% | 0.52% |
| 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.
EWA distribution history
57 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.4050 | −8.8% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $0.4440 | +11.8% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.3970 | −4.8% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $0.4170 | −11.1% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $0.4690 | −3.9% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.4880 | +17.0% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.4170 | −3.0% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.4300 | −42.1% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.7430 | +239.3% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-05 | $0.2190 | −67.2% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $0.6670 | +77.4% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.3760 | +88.0% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.2000 | −29.6% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.2840 | −37.7% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.4560 | +2.9% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $0.4430 | −40.5% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-24 | $0.7450 | +72.5% |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2018-06-25 | $0.4320 | −22.7% |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-26 | $0.5590 | +18.9% |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | $0.4700 | −13.0% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | $0.5400 | +95.7% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-28 | $0.2760 | −45.8% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $0.5090 | −4.0% |
| 2015-06-25 | 2015-06-29 | 2015-07-01 | $0.5300 | −24.0% |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-24 | $0.6970 | +77.4% |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | 2014-07-02 | $0.3930 | +1,537.5% |
| 2013-12-27 | 2013-12-31 | 2014-01-03 | $0.0240 | −95.8% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-30 | $0.5760 | +6.3% |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-01 | 2013-07-05 | $0.5420 | −39.4% |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-27 | $0.8950 | +96.3% |
| 2012-06-21 | 2012-06-25 | 2012-06-28 | $0.4560 | −30.1% |
| 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-22 | 2011-12-29 | $0.6520 | +49.9% |
| 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-24 | 2011-06-28 | $0.4350 | −30.6% |
| 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-30 | $0.6270 | +208.9% |
| 2010-06-23 | 2010-06-25 | 2010-06-29 | $0.2030 | −67.0% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-31 | $0.6150 | +1,181.2% |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-06-25 | 2009-06-29 | $0.0480 | −94.6% |
| 2008-12-23 | 2008-12-26 | 2008-12-31 | $0.8900 | −30.3% |
| 2007-12-20 | 2007-12-24 | 2008-01-02 | $1.2770 | +16.1% |
| 2006-12-20 | 2006-12-22 | 2006-12-29 | $1.1000 | +64.9% |
| 2005-12-23 | 2005-12-28 | 2005-12-30 | $0.6670 | +16.0% |
| 2004-12-23 | 2004-12-28 | 2004-12-30 | $0.5750 | +33.7% |
| 2003-12-22 | 2003-12-24 | 2004-01-02 | $0.4300 | +59.3% |
| 2003-12-16 | — | — | $0.2700 | +1.9% |
| 2002-12-23 | 2002-12-26 | 2003-01-02 | $0.2650 | +562.5% |
| 2001-12-24 | 2001-12-27 | 2002-01-04 | $0.0400 | −78.9% |
| 2001-08-24 | 2001-08-28 | 2001-08-31 | $0.1900 | +493.8% |
| 2000-12-20 | 2000-12-22 | 2000-12-28 | $0.0320 | −86.3% |
| 2000-08-24 | 2000-08-28 | 2000-08-31 | $0.2330 | +1,270.6% |
| 1999-12-21 | — | — | $0.0170 | −92.8% |
| 1999-08-25 | — | — | $0.2350 | +1,368.7% |
| 1998-12-22 | — | — | $0.0160 | −90.4% |
| 1998-08-25 | — | — | $0.1670 | +165.1% |
| 1997-12-23 | — | — | $0.0630 | −80.9% |
| 1997-08-25 | — | — | $0.3290 | +186.1% |
| 1996-12-23 | — | — | $0.1150 | −38.5% |
| 1996-08-26 | — | — | $0.1870 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EWA dividend overview
iShares MSCI Australia ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.85 per share, a yield of 2.92% at the latest close of $29.12. In 2025 it paid $0.8410 per share, down 5.1% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +11.7% a year and over ten years −2.1%.
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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EWA dividends FAQ
Does EWA pay a dividend?
Yes. EWA pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 1996. The most recent was $0.4050 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 18, 2026.
What is the EWA dividend yield?
EWA paid $0.85 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.92% at the latest close of $29.12.
When is the next EWA 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 EWA pay dividends?
EWA pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did EWA pay in dividends in 2025?
EWA paid $0.8410 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EWA pay?
100 shares of EWA would have paid about $85 over the past 12 months, before tax.