iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Dividend History
IEFA latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.44%trailing 12-month yield
- $3.29paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2012paying since
- +19.4%5-year growth a year
IEFA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $329
- Each payment
- $164
- Value of the shares
- $9,568
- Yield
- 3.44%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.29 per share, before tax.
IEFA distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
IEFA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 29 payments).
IEFA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.58 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $3.18 | +30.2% | 3.55% | 2 |
| 2024 | $2.44 | +8.3% | 3.47% | 2 |
| 2023 | $2.25 | +35.1% | 3.20% | 2 |
| 2022 | $1.67 | −32.6% | 2.70% | 2 |
| 2021 | $2.48 | +88.6% | 3.32% | 3 |
| 2020 | $1.31 | −36.8% | 1.90% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
IEFA yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $88.56 | 3.71% | $3.29 | 3.7% |
| 3 years ago | $62.02 | 5.30% | $8.16 | 13.2% |
| 5 years ago | $76.48 | 4.30% | $12.50 | 16.3% |
| 10 years ago | $54.27 | 6.06% | $21.17 | 39.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
IEFA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.49% | 0.07% |
| EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.28% | 0.31% |
| BKIE | BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 3.32% | 0.03% |
| IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Market | 3.14% | 0.04% |
| QEFA | SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF | 2.80% | 0.31% |
| DFAI | Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 2.47% | 0.17% |
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 2.88% | 0.06% |
| SPEU | SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 3.43% | 0.06% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
IEFA distribution history
29 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $1.5780 | −7.8% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $1.7110 | +16.6% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $1.4670 | +29.8% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $1.1300 | −13.7% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $1.3100 | +35.3% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.9680 | −24.6% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $1.2840 | +283.3% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.3350 | −74.8% |
Show all 29 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $1.3320 | +1,110.9% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-05 | $0.1100 | −91.4% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $1.2770 | +17.4% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $1.0880 | +77.8% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.6120 | −12.6% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.7000 | −20.5% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.8800 | −26.5% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $1.1970 | +59.2% |
| 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-24 | $0.7520 | −34.7% |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2018-06-25 | $1.1510 | +57.5% |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-26 | $0.7310 | −24.2% |
| 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-26 | $0.9650 | +62.5% |
| 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | 2016-12-28 | $0.5940 | −40.3% |
| 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-28 | $0.9950 | +130.9% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $0.4310 | −56.9% |
| 2015-06-25 | 2015-06-29 | 2015-07-01 | $0.9990 | +83.0% |
| 2014-12-17 | 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-24 | $0.5460 | −53.3% |
| 2014-06-25 | 2014-06-27 | 2014-07-02 | $1.1690 | +116.9% |
| 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-30 | $0.5390 | −30.5% |
| 2013-06-27 | 2013-07-01 | 2013-07-05 | $0.7760 | +353.8% |
| 2012-12-18 | 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-27 | $0.1710 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
IEFA dividend overview
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.29 per share, a yield of 3.44% at the latest close of $95.68. In 2025 it paid $3.18 per share, up 30.2% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +19.4% a year and over ten years +8.3%.
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.
Related: IEFA chart, IEFA performance, IEFA holdings, IEFA overview.
IEFA dividends FAQ
Does IEFA pay a dividend?
Yes. IEFA pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2012. The most recent was $1.5780 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 18, 2026.
What is the IEFA dividend yield?
IEFA paid $3.29 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.44% at the latest close of $95.68.
When is the next IEFA 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 IEFA pay dividends?
IEFA pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did IEFA pay in dividends in 2025?
IEFA paid $3.18 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of IEFA pay?
100 shares of IEFA would have paid about $329 over the past 12 months, before tax.