HDEF Dividend History & Analysis | 4.2% Yield

HDEF has a dividend yield of 4.2% and paid 1.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.21%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.67%
Consistency Lifetime 86.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.47%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 41.52%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 34.2%
Total Return 5y: 78.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Foreign Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FGD 1,059 M 5.98% 9.78%
LVHI 3,951 M 5.27% 10.3%
IDV 7,179 M 5.48% 8.74%
IDOG 459 M 4.77% 7.67%
FIDI 240 M 4.82% 7.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
JIVE 1,365 M 148% 100%
AVNV 37 M 62.4% 100%
AVIV 1,099 M 64.8% 98.5%
IVLU 3,455 M 14.2% 93.4%
BINV 439 M 24.7% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Foreign Large Value

IVLU
Edge MSCI Intl Value
 4.04% Yield
LVHI
International Low
 5.27% Yield
EFV
MSCI EAFE Value
 4.46% Yield
AVIV
Avantis International
 3.28% Yield
AVNV
American Century Trust
 3.39% Yield
JIVE
JPMorgan International
 2.93% Yield

HDEF Dividend History: Last 43 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-29 0.181 -14.6% 0.59%
2025-09-19 2025-09-19 2025-09-26 0.212 -66.4% 0.72%
2025-06-20 2025-06-20 2025-06-27 0.631 252.5% 2.23%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.179 28.8% 0.66%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.139 -33.2% 0.58%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.208 -62.6% 0.78%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.556 180.8% 2.28%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.198 80% 0.81%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.11 -52.6% 0.46%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.232 -65.3% 1%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.669 869.6% 2.95%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.069 -26.6% 0.32%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-23 Quarterly 0.094 -62.2% 0.44%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.249 -58.8% 1.27%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.605 161.9% 2.9%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.231 60.4% 0.98%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-27 Quarterly 0.144 -53.2% 0.62%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.308 -25.6% 1.31%
2021-06-25 2021-06-28 2021-07-02 Quarterly 0.414 59.2% 1.69%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.26 -11.9% 1.09%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-28 Quarterly 0.295 28.3% N/A
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.23 -10.2% N/A
2020-06-26 2020-06-29 2020-07-06 Quarterly 0.256 96.9% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.13 -10.3% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-27 Other 0.145 -19% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.179 -64.7% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-08 Quarterly 0.507 146.1% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.206 -32.2% N/A
2018-12-19 2018-12-20 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.304 47.6% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-10-03 Quarterly 0.206 142.4% N/A
2018-06-27 2018-06-28 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.085 -38% N/A
2018-03-21 2018-03-22 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.137 26.9% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2017-12-26 Quarterly 0.108 -50% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-27 Quarterly 0.216 -37.8% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-06-27 Quarterly 0.347 110.3% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-28 Quarterly 0.165 22.2% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-28 Quarterly 0.135 -89.7% N/A
2016-12-09 2016-12-13 2016-12-15 Other 1.311 3755.9% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-27 Quarterly 0.034 -94.5% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.617 2128.2% N/A
2016-03-22 2016-03-24 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.0277 -92.8% N/A
2015-12-16 2015-12-18 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.382 3046.6% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-09-21 Other 0.0121 0% N/A

HDEF Dividend FAQ

The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) commits at least 80 % of its assets-often a much higher proportion-to the securities that compose its benchmark, an MSCI EAFE-based index that selects stocks with dividend yields and quality metrics above the parent index’s average, while requiring those yields to be sustainable and persistent. The fund is classified as a non-diversified, foreign large-value ETF domiciled in the United States.

What is the Dividend Yield of HDEF?

As of February 2026, HDEF`s dividend yield is 4.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.20 USD by the current share price of 33.21.

Does HDEF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HDEF paid a dividend of 1.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-19 and the payout was 0.181 USD.

How often does HDEF pay dividends?

HDEF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HDEF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-19.

HDEF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HDEF for the next 4 payments are between 0.185 (+2.2%) and 0.362 (+100.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will HDEF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.181 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI EAFE High Dividend (HDEF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HDEF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI EAFE High Dividend (HDEF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HDEF?

HDEF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.67% per year.
Weak growth: HDEF's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HDEF?

HDEF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.47%. If you bought HDEF's shares at 18.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HDEF?

HDEF Payout Consistency is 86.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: MSCI EAFE High Dividend has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HDEF have a good Dividend Yield?

HDEF`s 4.21% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HDEF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HDEF is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of HDEF?

HDEF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 41.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:16