iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF (WSML) Dividend History
WSML latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.88%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.97paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2025paying since
WSML dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $97
- Each payment
- $49
- Value of the shares
- $3,383
- Yield
- 2.88%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.97 per share, before tax.
WSML distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 3 payments).
WSML distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.2900 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025partial | $0.7690 | — | 2.53% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
WSML yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $30.60 | 3.18% | $0.97 | 3.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
WSML yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSML | iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF | 2.88% | — |
| 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.
WSML distribution history
3 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-18 | $0.2900 | −57.6% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-19 | $0.6840 | +704.7% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-20 | $0.0850 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
WSML dividend overview
iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.97 per share, a yield of 2.88% at the latest close of $33.83.
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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WSML dividends FAQ
Does WSML pay a dividend?
Yes. WSML pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.2900 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026, payable June 18, 2026.
What is the WSML dividend yield?
WSML paid $0.97 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.88% at the latest close of $33.83.
When is the next WSML 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 WSML pay dividends?
WSML pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of WSML pay?
100 shares of WSML would have paid about $97 over the past 12 months, before tax.