HEEM Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

HEEM has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 1.38 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.12%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 24.64%
Consistency Lifetime 85.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.92%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 67.50%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 42.9%
Total Return 5y: 35.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Emerging Mkts

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DVYE 1,126 M 6.24% 7.32%
EYLD 674 M 5.57% 7.76%
EDIV 1,069 M 4.84% 7.89%
ECOW 156 M 5.31% 6.74%
DEM 3,447 M 5.06% 7.21%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AVEE 96 M 159% 81.7%
EMEQ 220 M 156% 100%
EMQQ 354 M 126% 48.2%
AVXC 245 M 89.9% 100%
AVES 1,170 M 55.5% 98.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Emerging Mkts

JEMA
JPMorgan Emerging
 3.01% Yield
AVES
Avantis Emerging
 3.34% Yield
EMXC
MSCI Emerging Markets
 3.08% Yield
XCEM
Columbia EM Core
 3.38% Yield
DFEM
Dimensional Trust
 2.50% Yield
DFSE
Dimensional Emerging
 2.39% Yield

HEEM Dividend History: Last 27 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-23 2025-12-23 2025-12-29 0.498 -17.3% 1.45%
2025-12-02 0.602 112.7% 1.74%
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-08 0.283 -38.7% 0.95%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-26 Semiannual 0.462 153.8% 1.73%
2024-07-02 2024-07-02 2024-07-08 Semiannual 0.182 -61.4% 0.67%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Semiannual 0.472 131.4% 1.97%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-10 Semiannual 0.204 -44.1% 0.83%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Semiannual 0.365 -67.6% 1.58%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-08 Semiannual 1.126 393.9% 4.61%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-11 Semiannual 0.228 1325% 0.92%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2021-12-30 Semiannual 0.016 -96.1% 0.05%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-30 Semiannual 0.414 189.5% 1.41%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Semiannual 0.143 -54.3% 0.44%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Semiannual 0.313 114.4% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-09 Semiannual 0.146 -74.2% N/A
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2019-12-31 Semiannual 0.565 136.4% N/A
2019-07-02 2019-07-03 2019-07-09 Semiannual 0.239 -33.8% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-04 Semiannual 0.361 96.2% N/A
2018-07-03 2018-07-05 2018-07-10 Semiannual 0.184 -55.1% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-04 Semiannual 0.41 210.6% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-12 Semiannual 0.132 -36.8% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-04 Semiannual 0.209 14.8% N/A
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-07-12 Semiannual 0.182 -39.3% N/A
2015-12-28 2015-12-30 2016-01-04 Semiannual 0.3 -61.6% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-08 Other 0.782 352% N/A
2015-07-02 2015-07-07 2015-07-09 Semiannual 0.173 -64% N/A
2014-12-26 2014-12-30 2015-01-02 Other 0.481 0% N/A

HEEM Dividend FAQ

The iShares Currency-Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (HEEM) seeks to track the MSCI Emerging Markets Index while neutralizing the impact of foreign-currency fluctuations against the U.S. dollar through monthly hedging. At least 80 % of the fund’s assets are invested in securities that mirror the index’s component stocks, meaning its performance should closely reflect the underlying equity exposure without the added volatility of exchange-rate movements.

What is the Dividend Yield of HEEM?

As of February 2026, HEEM`s dividend yield is 4.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.38 USD by the current share price of 38.09.

Does HEEM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HEEM paid a dividend of 1.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-23 and the payout was 0.498 USD.

How often does HEEM pay dividends?

HEEM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HEEM has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-23.

HEEM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HEEM for the next 4 payments are between 0.136 (-72.7%) and 0.23 (-53.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HEEM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.498 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Currency Hedged MSCI (HEEM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HEEM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Currency Hedged MSCI (HEEM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HEEM?

HEEM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 24.6% per year.
Strong growth: HEEM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HEEM?

HEEM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.92%. If you bought HEEM's shares at 28.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.38 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HEEM?

HEEM Payout Consistency is 85.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Currency Hedged MSCI has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HEEM have a good Dividend Yield?

HEEM`s 4.12% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HEEM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HEEM is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of HEEM?

HEEM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:16