SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) Dividend History
QEFA latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.75%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.74paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2014paying since
- +17.4%5-year growth a year
QEFA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $274
- Each payment
- $137
- Value of the shares
- $9,966
- Yield
- 2.75%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.74 per share, before tax.
QEFA distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
QEFA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 25 payments).
QEFA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.50 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $2.83 | +23.4% | 3.13% | 2 |
| 2024 | $2.30 | +12.8% | 3.17% | 2 |
| 2023 | $2.04 | +5.2% | 2.79% | 2 |
| 2022 | $1.94 | +6.4% | 3.02% | 2 |
| 2021 | $1.82 | +42.8% | 2.37% | 2 |
| 2020 | $1.27 | −35.4% | 1.82% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
QEFA yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $89.03 | 3.08% | $2.74 | 3.1% |
| 3 years ago | $65.11 | 4.21% | $7.44 | 11.4% |
| 5 years ago | $77.28 | 3.54% | $11.49 | 14.9% |
| 10 years ago | $53.90 | 5.08% | $19.14 | 35.5% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
QEFA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| QEFA | SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF | 2.80% | 0.31% |
| EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.28% | 0.31% |
| IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | 3.17% | 0.10% |
| IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.49% | 0.07% |
| JIRE | JPMorgan International Research Enhanced… | 2.77% | 0.25% |
| HOLA | JPMorgan International Hedged Equity Laddered… | 2.85% | 0.51% |
| BKIE | BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 3.32% | 0.03% |
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 2.88% | 0.06% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
QEFA distribution history
25 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-05 | $1.4980 | +20.7% |
| 2025-11-25 | 2025-11-25 | 2025-12-02 | $1.2410 | −22.1% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-06 | $1.5930 | +70.4% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-24 | $0.9350 | −31.4% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-07 | $1.3620 | +68.4% |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-22 | $0.8090 | −34.1% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-08 | $1.2270 | +85.9% |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-23 | $0.6600 | −48.2% |
Show all 25 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-08 | $1.2750 | +42.9% |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-27 | $0.8920 | −3.7% |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-02 | 2021-06-08 | $0.9260 | +73.4% |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-28 | $0.5340 | −27.7% |
| 2020-06-01 | 2020-06-02 | 2020-06-08 | $0.7390 | −14.1% |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-30 | $0.8600 | −22.6% |
| 2019-06-03 | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-10 | $1.1110 | +26.7% |
| 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-31 | $0.8770 | −6.8% |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-06-04 | 2018-06-08 | $0.9410 | +49.6% |
| 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-28 | $0.6290 | −29.3% |
| 2017-06-16 | 2017-06-20 | 2017-06-28 | $0.8900 | +513.8% |
| 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | 2016-12-29 | $0.1450 | −84.5% |
| 2016-06-17 | 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-29 | $0.9350 | +62.6% |
| 2015-12-18 | 2015-12-22 | 2015-12-30 | $0.5750 | −44.8% |
| 2015-06-19 | 2015-06-23 | 2015-07-01 | $1.0410 | +74.1% |
| 2014-12-19 | 2014-12-23 | 2015-01-02 | $0.5980 | +1,712.1% |
| 2014-06-20 | 2014-06-24 | 2014-07-02 | $0.0330 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
QEFA dividend overview
SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.74 per share, a yield of 2.75% at the latest close of $99.66. In 2025 it paid $2.83 per share, up 23.4% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +17.4% a year and over ten years +5.8%.
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: QEFA chart, QEFA performance, QEFA holdings, QEFA overview.
QEFA dividends FAQ
Does QEFA pay a dividend?
Yes. QEFA pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2014. The most recent was $1.4980 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 1, 2026, payable June 5, 2026.
What is the QEFA dividend yield?
QEFA paid $2.74 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.75% at the latest close of $99.66.
When is the next QEFA 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 QEFA pay dividends?
QEFA pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did QEFA pay in dividends in 2025?
QEFA paid $2.83 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of QEFA pay?
100 shares of QEFA would have paid about $274 over the past 12 months, before tax.