iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) Dividend History
EWY latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.35%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.04paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2001paying since
- +26.5%5-year growth a year
EWY dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $204
- Each payment
- $204
- Value of the shares
- $15,126
- Yield
- 1.35%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.04 per share, before tax.
EWY distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
EWY distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 29 payments).
EWY distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.04 | +56.9% | 2.10% | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.30 | −21.4% | 2.55% | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.65 | +136.9% | 2.52% | 1 |
| 2022 | $0.6970 | −58.5% | 1.23% | 1 |
| 2021 | $1.68 | +166.5% | 2.16% | 1 |
| 2020 | $0.6300 | −51.8% | 0.73% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
EWY yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $90.07 | 2.26% | $2.04 | 2.3% |
| 3 years ago | $57.11 | 3.57% | $4.99 | 8.7% |
| 5 years ago | $80.36 | 2.53% | $7.36 | 9.2% |
| 10 years ago | $56.19 | 3.63% | $12.91 | 23.0% |
| 20 years ago | $46.58 | 4.37% | $19.00 | 40.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
EWY yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 1.11% | 0.61% |
| 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.
EWY distribution history
29 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $2.0370 | +56.9% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $1.2980 | −21.4% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $1.6510 | +136.9% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.6970 | −58.5% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $1.6790 | +166.5% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.6300 | −51.8% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $1.3080 | +65.6% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-24 | $0.7900 | −63.7% |
Show all 29 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-26 | $2.1760 | +237.4% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | $0.6450 | −46.3% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $1.2020 | +81.3% |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-24 | $0.6630 | −26.2% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-30 | $0.8980 | +146.0% |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-27 | $0.3650 | −2.1% |
| 2011-12-20 | 2011-12-22 | 2011-12-29 | $0.3730 | +14.1% |
| 2011-06-22 | — | — | $0.3270 | +93.5% |
| 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-30 | $0.1690 | −38.1% |
| 2010-06-23 | 2010-06-25 | 2010-06-29 | $0.2730 | +139.5% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-31 | $0.1140 | −43.3% |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-06-25 | 2009-06-29 | $0.2010 | +6.3% |
| 2008-12-23 | 2008-12-26 | 2008-12-31 | $0.1890 | −69.1% |
| 2008-06-25 | 2008-06-27 | 2008-06-30 | $0.6120 | +65.9% |
| 2007-12-24 | 2007-12-27 | 2008-01-04 | $0.3690 | +10.8% |
| 2006-12-20 | 2006-12-22 | 2006-12-29 | $0.3330 | +28.1% |
| 2005-12-23 | 2005-12-28 | 2005-12-30 | $0.2600 | +160.0% |
| 2004-12-23 | 2004-12-28 | 2004-12-30 | $0.1000 | +19.0% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2004-01-05 | 2004-01-07 | $0.0840 | −44.7% |
| 2003-12-22 | 2003-12-24 | 2004-01-02 | $0.1520 | +46.2% |
| 2001-08-24 | 2001-08-28 | 2001-08-31 | $0.1040 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
EWY dividend overview
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.04 per share, a yield of 1.35% at the latest close of $151.26. In 2025 it paid $2.04 per share, up 56.9% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +26.5% a year and over ten years +5.4%.
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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EWY dividends FAQ
Does EWY pay a dividend?
Yes. EWY pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2001. The most recent was $2.0370 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 16, 2025, payable December 19, 2025.
What is the EWY dividend yield?
EWY paid $2.04 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.35% at the latest close of $151.26.
When is the next EWY dividend?
The next annual 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 EWY pay dividends?
EWY pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did EWY pay in dividends in 2025?
EWY paid $2.04 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of EWY pay?
100 shares of EWY would have paid about $204 over the past 12 months, before tax.