EZA is iShares's iShares MSCI South Africa Index (Focused Region). Trading at $71.64. Current dividend yield: 3.99%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.87 |
| Current yield | 3.99% |
| Payment frequency | Semi-Annually |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 15, 2026(in 99 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.4343 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 11.89% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 36.80% |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $729M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | $1.4343 |
| 2025-12-16 | $3.6114 |
| 2025-06-16 | $0.6257 |
| 2024-12-17 | $2.4154 |
About EZA
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the equity market in South Africa. The underlying index uses a capping methodology that limits the weight of any single “group entity” to a maximum of 25% of the underlying index weight. The fund is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is EZA's dividend yield?
EZA (iShares MSCI South Africa Index) currently has a dividend yield of 3.99%, which works out to about $2.87 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is EZA's next ex-dividend date?
EZA's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 99 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did EZA last pay a dividend?
EZA's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 22, 2026.
How often does EZA pay dividends?
EZA pays dividends on a semi-annually schedule.
How fast is EZA growing its dividend?
EZA has been growing its dividend at a 36.80% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.