iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (SMLF) Dividend History
SMLF latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.00%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.85paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2015paying since
- +7.1%5-year growth a year
SMLF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $85
- Each payment
- $21
- Value of the shares
- $8,446
- Yield
- 1.00%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.85 per share, before tax.
SMLF distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
SMLF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
SMLF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.6080 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.8550 | −5.1% | 1.14% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.9010 | +35.5% | 1.33% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.6650 | +9.0% | 1.13% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.6100 | −0.8% | 1.23% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.6150 | +1.5% | 1.07% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.6060 | +1.3% | 1.32% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
SMLF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $74.76 | 1.13% | $0.85 | 1.1% |
| 3 years ago | $48.64 | 1.74% | $2.39 | 4.9% |
| 5 years ago | $56.38 | 1.50% | $3.94 | 7.0% |
| 10 years ago | $31.29 | 2.71% | $6.35 | 20.3% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
SMLF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMLF | iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF | 0.98% | 0.15% |
| 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.
SMLF distribution history
46 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-18 | $0.2080 | +1.0% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.2060 | +6.2% |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-20 | $0.1940 | −18.8% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $0.2390 | −1.6% |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-19 | $0.2430 | +17.4% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.2070 | +24.7% |
| 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-21 | $0.1660 | −48.1% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-20 | $0.3200 | +31.1% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-30 | $0.2440 | +45.2% |
| 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-17 | $0.1680 | −0.6% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | $0.1690 | +604.2% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-27 | $0.0240 | −89.7% |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-02 | $0.2330 | −1.7% |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-13 | $0.2370 | +38.6% |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-29 | $0.1710 | −17.0% |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-19 | $0.2060 | +2.5% |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-30 | $0.2010 | +47.8% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-15 | $0.1360 | +103.0% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-30 | $0.0670 | −78.0% |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-17 | $0.3050 | +119.4% |
| 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-30 | $0.1390 | +44.8% |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-16 | $0.0960 | +28.0% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0750 | −73.2% |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-18 | $0.2800 | +118.8% |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-29 | $0.1280 | +52.4% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-19 | $0.0840 | −26.3% |
| 2020-03-25 | 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-31 | $0.1140 | −50.2% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-20 | $0.2290 | +99.1% |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-30 | $0.1150 | −21.2% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-21 | $0.1460 | +35.2% |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-26 | $0.1080 | −26.5% |
| 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-21 | $0.1470 | +42.7% |
| 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-02 | $0.1030 | +2.0% |
| 2018-06-26 | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-02 | $0.1010 | +53.0% |
| 2018-03-22 | 2018-03-23 | 2018-03-28 | $0.0660 | −57.4% |
| 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-28 | $0.1550 | +91.4% |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-29 | $0.0810 | +2.5% |
| 2017-06-27 | 2017-06-29 | 2017-06-30 | $0.0790 | +54.9% |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | 2017-03-30 | $0.0510 | −52.8% |
| 2016-12-22 | 2016-12-27 | 2016-12-29 | $0.1080 | +45.9% |
| 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-30 | $0.0740 | +42.3% |
| 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-27 | $0.0520 | +20.9% |
| 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-30 | $0.0430 | −61.9% |
| 2015-12-24 | 2015-12-29 | 2015-12-31 | $0.1130 | +41.3% |
| 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | 2015-10-01 | $0.0800 | +95.1% |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | $0.0410 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
SMLF dividend overview
iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF pays quarterly 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 1.00% at the latest close of $84.46. In 2025 it paid $0.8550 per share, down 5.1% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +7.1% a year and over ten years +13.8%.
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.
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SMLF dividends FAQ
Does SMLF pay a dividend?
Yes. SMLF pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2015. The most recent was $0.2080 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026, payable September 18, 2026.
What is the SMLF dividend yield?
SMLF paid $0.85 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.00% at the latest close of $84.46.
When is the next SMLF dividend?
The next quarterly 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 SMLF pay dividends?
SMLF pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did SMLF pay in dividends in 2025?
SMLF paid $0.8550 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of SMLF pay?
100 shares of SMLF would have paid about $85 over the past 12 months, before tax.