iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF) Dividend History
IDEF latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.36%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.11paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2025paying since
IDEF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $11
- Each payment
- $5
- Value of the shares
- $2,979
- Yield
- 0.36%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.11 per share, before tax.
IDEF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 2 payments).
IDEF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.0540 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025partial | $0.0520 | — | 0.17% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
IDEF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $32.17 | 0.33% | $0.11 | 0.3% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
IDEF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEF | iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | 0.35% | 0.57% |
| WDGF | WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 0.05% | — |
| NATO | Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 0.47% | 0.34% |
| FOWF | Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF | 0.78% | — |
| MISL | First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.07% | 0.62% |
| 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% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
IDEF distribution history
2 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.0540 | +3.8% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $0.0520 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
IDEF dividend overview
iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.11 per share, a yield of 0.36% at the latest close of $29.79.
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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IDEF dividends FAQ
Does IDEF pay a dividend?
Yes. IDEF pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.0540 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 18, 2026.
What is the IDEF dividend yield?
IDEF paid $0.11 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.36% at the latest close of $29.79.
When is the next IDEF 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 IDEF pay dividends?
IDEF pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of IDEF pay?
100 shares of IDEF would have paid about $11 over the past 12 months, before tax.