iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 5.50% ($2.06 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 $72M. Review KWT dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

KWT fund composition

KWT holds 36 positions, with 63.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.75%, and manages $67.8M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
NBK.KWNATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT22.59%
KFH.KWKUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE22.28%
ZAIN.KWMOBILE TEL4.36%
GBK.KWGULF BANK3.88%
MABANEE.KWMABANEE COMPANY3.73%
NIND.KWNATIONAL INDUSTRIES GROUP HOLDING2.87%
BOURSA.KWBOURSA KUWAIT SECURITIES COMPANY2.27%
HUMANSOFT.KWHUMAN SOFT1.72%
BOUBYAN.KWBOUBYAN BANK0.13%

Sector allocation

Financial Services65.5%Real Estate11.5%Industrials9.6%Communication Services6.0%Consumer Defensive2.5%Basic Materials2.3%Consumer Cyclical1.9%Utilities0.7%Other0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT)

What is iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF's dividend yield?
iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 5.50%, which works out to $2.06 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does iShares MSCI Kuwait 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 Kuwait ETF increased its dividend?
iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
What does iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF invest in?
The iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF aims to replicate the financial performance of a diversified stock market index that specifically invests in Kuwaiti companies, adhering to the methodology established by the index provider.