iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 7.84% ($5.05 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 15, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 22, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $544M. Review EZA dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

EZA fund composition

EZA holds 27 positions, with 62.5% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.59%, and manages $454.9M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
ANG.JOANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC11.59%
GFI.JOGOLD FIELDS8.48%
NPN.JONASPERS LIMITED CLASS N8.34%
FSR.JOFIRSTRAND LTD7.35%
SBK.JOSTANDARD BANK GROUP6.24%
MTN.JOMTN GROUP4.98%
CPI.JOCAPITEC SHS4.70%
VAL.JOVALTERRA PLATINUM LTD3.83%
ABG.JOABSA GROUP3.52%
SOL.JOSASOL3.51%

Sector allocation

Basic Materials38.4%Materials37.3%Financials35.0%Financial Services34.3%Consumer Cyclical13.1%Consumer Discretionary9.6%Consumer Staples7.4%Communication7.0%Other14.8%

Frequently Asked Questions about iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA)

What is iShares MSCI South Africa ETF's dividend yield?
iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 7.84%, which works out to $5.05 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was June 15, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 22, 2026.
How many years has iShares MSCI South Africa ETF increased its dividend?
iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
What does iShares MSCI South Africa ETF invest in?
The iShares MSCI South Africa ETF is structured to replicate the financial performance of a specific benchmark index, which consists of publicly traded South African company shares.