IYW Dividend Yield 2026: iShares U.S. Technology ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) pays a $0.26 annual dividend ($0.07 quarterly), yielding 0.10% at $251.20/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.10%

Annual Dividend: $0.26 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 24

About iShares U.S. Technology ETF Dividend

The iShares U.S. Technology ETF dividend reflects a fund built to track the Russell 1000 Technology RIC 22.5/45 Capped Index, giving investors exposure to the U.S. technology sector through a single holding. The current yield is 0.11%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.2566 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 15, 2026. At a beta of 1.45, IYW carries above-average price volatility, which means income-focused investors take on meaningful share price swings in exchange for minimal yield.

Dividend Safety

iShares U.S. Technology ETF pays out dividends with a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF), as distributions reflect the income passed through from underlying index holdings rather than a corporate earnings decision. iShares U.S. Technology ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to the income generated by the technology securities in the Russell 1000 Technology index, not to a single company's cash flow. The most significant pressure on the payout is the fund's beta of 1.45: the underlying holdings are volatile, and dividend income from technology-sector equities can fluctuate sharply with market conditions.

iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

iShares U.S. Technology ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 5.1% per year from 2008 to 2023. Per-share payments grew from $0.2311 to $0.4882 over that window (2024, 2025, and 2026 figures are partial years and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest single-year increase in the window was 71.8% in 2012, but the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been linear.

iShares U.S. Technology ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-9.7%	$0.38 (2022)	$0.28 (2025)
10-Year	-13.6%	$1.20 (2015)	$0.28 (2025)

Is iShares U.S. Technology ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

IYW fits investors who want technology-sector exposure and are willing to accept a minimal income stream. The yield is low (below 2%), currently at 0.11%, which sits below the fund's own 5-year average yield of 0.15%. There are zero consecutive years of dividend increases, and the history contains confirmed year-over-year declines. What an investor gets is broad U.S. technology-sector coverage through the Russell 1000 Technology index. The trade-off is a yield too thin to serve as a meaningful income source, paired with a beta of 1.45 that amplifies price swings. This is not a fund defined by its dividend.

Recent iShares U.S. Technology ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-15	$0.0718
2026-03-17	$0.0698
2025-12-16	$0.0554
2025-09-16	$0.0596
2025-06-16	$0.0858
2025-03-18	$0.0754
2024-12-17	$0.0661
2024-09-25	$0.1071
2024-06-11	$0.0797
2024-03-21	$0.0787

iShares U.S. Technology ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.1416
2025	$0.2762
2024	$0.3316
2023	$0.4882
2022	$0.3756

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does IYW pay dividends?

Yes, iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) pays a $0.07 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 0.10%.

How often does iShares U.S. Technology ETF pay dividends?

iShares U.S. Technology ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.0718 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026.

What is iShares U.S. Technology ETF's current dividend yield?

The current IYW dividend yield is 0.11%, which is below the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.15%. Both figures are low by income-investing standards.

Has iShares U.S. Technology ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes. The available history contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so cuts have occurred within the data window. The history runs from 2008 through 2023 for complete annual figures.

How fast has iShares U.S. Technology ETF grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the IYW dividend was 5.1% per year from 2008 to 2023. Per-share payments grew from $0.2311 to $0.4882 over that 15-year window.

Is iShares U.S. Technology ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

At a 0.11% yield with zero consecutive years of dividend increases and a history that includes year-over-year declines, iShares U.S. Technology ETF does not fit a profile built around income generation. The fund's defining characteristic is technology-sector exposure, not dividend output.

Why is iShares U.S. Technology ETF dividend yield low?

The yield is low because the fund tracks technology-sector equities in the Russell 1000, a segment of the market that prioritizes growth over income distribution. At 0.11%, the annual dividend rate of $0.2566 per share produces minimal income relative to the fund's price.

How does iShares U.S. Technology ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 0.11% is below the 5-year average yield of 0.15%, meaning IYW stock is currently generating less income relative to price than it has on average over the past five years.

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