iShares II Public Limited Company (ISDE) has announced an interim distribution for the iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist), with a declared rate of USD 0.3545 per share in respect of the current financial year. The announcement, dated 12 November 2026, sets out a clear timeline from ex-date through to payment, giving investors sufficient notice to review their positions. The distribution reflects ongoing income generation from one of BlackRock's Sharia-compliant emerging markets exchange-traded funds, which tracks equity exposure across developing economies whilst adhering to Islamic finance principles.

Key Points

  • iShares II Public Limited Company (ISDE)
  • An interim distribution of USD 0.3545 per share has been declared for the iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist), ISIN IE00B27YCP72
  • Ex-date: 19 November 2026; Record date: 20 November 2026; Payment date: 30 November 2026
  • Investors should confirm their holdings ahead of the 19 November 2026 ex-date to establish entitlement to this distribution

Interim Distribution Rate of USD 0.3545 Declared for iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF

The announcement confirms that iShares II Public Limited Company has declared an interim distribution at a rate of USD 0.3545 for the iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist), identified by ISIN IE00B27YCP72. The distribution relates to the current financial year and was announced on 12 November 2026, with the underlying distribution date recorded as 11 November 2026. The fund operates as a distributing share class, meaning income generated within the portfolio is paid out to investors rather than reinvested, making the declared rate directly relevant to holders seeking regular income from their emerging market exposure.

Key Dates: Ex-Date, Record Date and Payment Schedule for ISDE Distribution

Investors holding shares in the iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) must note the ex-dividend date of 19 November 2026, which determines eligibility for the interim payment. The record date falls on 20 November 2026, one day after the ex-date, and the payment date is confirmed as 30 November 2026. Shareholders who acquire shares on or after the ex-date will not be entitled to this particular distribution. The structured timeline provides clarity for income-focused investors managing their portfolio around payment cycles within UCITS-compliant ETF structures.

Sharia-Compliant Emerging Market Strategy Behind the iShares MSCI EM Islamic ETF

The iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF is designed to provide exposure to equities in emerging markets whilst screening holdings in accordance with Islamic finance principles, excluding companies involved in activities such as conventional financial services, alcohol, tobacco, and weapons. This dual mandate — combining broad emerging market equity access with Sharia compliance — positions the fund as a specialist product for ethically and religiously motivated investors. As a UCITS-regulated fund domiciled in Ireland under iShares II Public Limited Company, it is available to investors across European and other qualifying markets.