MEAR is iShares's iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF (Muni National Short). Trading at $50.05. Current dividend yield: 2.83%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.42 |
| Current yield | 2.83% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 03, 2026(yesterday) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1172 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 26.81% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 50.34% |
| Expense ratio | 0.26% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $1.35B |
| Exchange | BTS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.1168 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.1172 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.1184 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.1124 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.1276 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.1128 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1138 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.1047 |
About MEAR
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities such that the interest on each bond is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes and the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). It primarily invests in U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade short-term fixed- and floating-rate municipal securities with remaining maturities of five years or less, such as municipal bonds, municipal notes and variable rate demand obligations, as well as money market instruments and registered investment companies. The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF").
Frequently asked
What is MEAR's dividend yield?
MEAR (iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 2.83%, which works out to about $1.42 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MEAR's next ex-dividend date?
MEAR's next ex-dividend date is Sep 03, 2026 (yesterday). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MEAR last pay a dividend?
MEAR's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 03, 2026.
How often does MEAR pay dividends?
MEAR pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is MEAR growing its dividend?
MEAR has been growing its dividend at a 50.34% 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 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.