IEFA Dividend Calculator
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF · how much IEFA pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of IEFA pay $328.90 a year in distributions, about $164.45 every six months, at the current twice-yearly distribution of $1.6445 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $96.91 share price that is a 3.39% yield, so $10,000 buys about 103.2 shares and pays about $339 a year.
Per share, a year
$3.2890
100 shares, a year
$328.90
$10,000 invested, a year
$339.39
Shares for $1,000 a month
3,649
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
$96.91 · $3.29/yr dividend · 3.39% yield · semiannual
Annual income
$329.00
Monthly (average)
$27.42
Per payment (semiannual)
$164.50
Dividend yield
3.39%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$9,691
Your payments over the next 12 months
Estimated from IEFA's ex-dividend dates over the past year plus its usual wait until payment
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 19.36% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $1,618 · 10-year total: $8,275. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many IEFA shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from IEFA distributions alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 365 | $35,372 |
| $250 a month | 913 | $88,479 |
| $500 a month | 1,825 | $176,861 |
| $1,000 a month | 3,649 | $353,625 |
| $2,000 a month | 7,298 | $707,249 |
| $5,000 a month | 18,243 | $1,767,929 |
What 100 shares of IEFA paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $158.90 in 2016 and $317.80 in 2025, up 100%, without buying another share.
How the IEFA distribution is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $3.29
Each payment = shares × $1.6445
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $3.29
The rate is IEFA's current distribution as of Nov 5, 2026. Fund distributions change from payment to payment, so treat these as estimates.
Key facts: IEFA dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of IEFA pay $328.90 a year in distributions before tax, about $164.45 every six months, at $3.29 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $96.91, IEFA yields 3.39%: $10,000 buys about 103.2 shares, which pay about $339.39 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from IEFA distributions alone takes about 3,649 shares, roughly $353,625 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of IEFA paid $158.90 in distributions in 2016 and $317.80 in 2025, up 100%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "IEFA Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/IEFA/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of IEFA pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of IEFA pay $328.90 a year in distributions before tax, about $164.45 every six months, at $3.29 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of IEFA pay?
About $3,289 a year before tax, or $1,644.50 every six months, at IEFA's current rate of $3.29 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $96,910 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of IEFA do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 3,649 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $3.29 a share, that's 3,649 shares, or about $353,625 at today's $96.91 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in IEFA to make $100 a month?
About $35,358. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 3.39% yield that takes $35,358, or about 365 shares.
How often does IEFA pay distributions?
IEFA pays twice a year, usually in June and December, so you get 2 payments a year of about $1.6445 per share each.
How is the IEFA distribution calculated?
Multiply your shares by the distribution per share. IEFA pays about $3.29 per share a year, so each share earns $3.29 a year and $1.6445 every six months. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are IEFA distributions taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. How a fund's distributions are taxed depends on where its income comes from: dividends from stocks are often qualified, while interest, option premium and return of capital are treated differently. The fund's annual tax statement gives the split. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), distributions aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current distribution rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to IEFA