iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFADividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | $1.71 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $1.47 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| December 20, 2024 | $1.13 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 |
| June 17, 2024 | $1.31 | 2024-06-11 | 2024-06-11 |
| December 27, 2023 | $0.97 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF has rewarded shareholders with 28 dividend payments over the past 13 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held IEFA shares during this period received a total of $25.22 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.71/share was paid 35 days ago, on December 19, 2025.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2012, the dividend payout has grown by 902.6%, from $0.17 to $1.71.
Company News
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