HEFA Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

HEFA has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 1.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.57%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.87%
Consistency Lifetime 83.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.18%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 60.03%

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: 25.3%
Total Return 5y: 97.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Foreign Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NUDM 637 M 7.52% 10.9%
DBEF 8,513 M 5.91% 10.2%
IMTM 3,759 M 4.84% 6.93%
DMXF 679 M 4.91% 6.45%
IDLV 326 M 4.79% 6.29%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PIEQ 1,256 M 1,000% 83.3%
EDGI 179 M 300% 100%
CGIC 1,208 M 220% 100%
APIE 991 M 181% 100%
ILOW 1,617 M 157% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Foreign Large Blend

NUDM
NuShares Trust - Nuveen
 7.52% Yield
JIRE
J.P. Morgan
 3.02% Yield
LCTD
BlackRock World ex U.S.
 3.79% Yield
APIE
Trust Professional
 3.71% Yield
IDMO
S&P International
 3.91% Yield
HFXI
IQ 50 Percent Hedged
 4.43% Yield

HEFA Dividend History: Last 30 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 0.748 73.1% 1.81%
2025-12-02 2025-12-23 2025-12-29 0.432 -32.4% 1.05%
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-08 0.639 36% 1.71%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-26 Semiannual 0.47 -22.2% 1.38%
2024-07-02 2024-07-02 2024-07-08 Semiannual 0.604 52.5% 1.73%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Semiannual 0.396 -28.5% 1.26%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-10 Semiannual 0.554 390.3% 1.83%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Semiannual 0.113 -98.1% 0.42%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-08 Semiannual 5.89 651.3% 20.67%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-11 Semiannual 0.784 30.4% 2.57%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-30 Semiannual 0.601 24.9% 1.71%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-09 Semiannual 0.481 82.9% 1.4%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Semiannual 0.263 -30.2% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-09 Semiannual 0.377 6.8% N/A
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2019-12-31 Semiannual 0.353 -47.2% N/A
2019-12-03 2019-12-04 2019-12-09 Other 0.669 8.6% N/A
2019-07-02 2019-07-03 2019-07-09 Semiannual 0.616 111.7% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-04 Semiannual 0.291 -6.7% N/A
2018-12-04 2018-12-05 2018-12-10 Other 0.312 -46.2% N/A
2018-07-03 2018-07-05 2018-07-10 Semiannual 0.58 87.1% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-04 Semiannual 0.31 -30.5% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-12 Semiannual 0.446 74.2% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-04 Semiannual 0.256 217.7% N/A
2016-12-02 2016-12-06 2016-12-08 Other 0.0806 -83.6% N/A
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-07-12 Semiannual 0.492 144.8% N/A
2015-12-28 2015-12-30 2016-01-04 Semiannual 0.201 -14.8% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-08 Other 0.236 -48.8% N/A
2015-07-02 2015-07-07 2015-07-09 Semiannual 0.461 89.7% N/A
2014-12-26 2014-12-30 2015-01-02 Semiannual 0.243 -60.2% N/A
2014-07-02 2014-07-07 2014-07-09 Other 0.611 0% N/A

HEFA Dividend FAQ

The iShares Currency-Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) seeks to track the performance of large- and mid-cap equities across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East while using forward contracts to neutralize the impact of currency movements against the U.S. dollar, thereby delivering exposure that is “economically identical” to the MSCI EAFE index but with reduced FX risk.

What is the Dividend Yield of HEFA?

As of February 2026, HEFA`s dividend yield is 4.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.82 USD by the current share price of 43.85.

Does HEFA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HEFA paid a dividend of 1.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-23 and the payout was 0.748 USD.

How often does HEFA pay dividends?

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

HEFA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HEFA for the next 4 payments are between 0.379 (-49.3%) and 0.878 (+17.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HEFA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.748 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE (HEFA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HEFA?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of HEFA?

HEFA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.9% per year.
Strong growth: HEFA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HEFA?

HEFA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.18%. If you bought HEFA's shares at 22.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.18% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HEFA?

HEFA Payout Consistency is 83.2%. 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 EAFE has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HEFA have a good Dividend Yield?

HEFA`s 4.57% 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 HEFA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HEFA is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of HEFA?

HEFA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.03%. 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: 2026-02-03 04:24