How Many IBB Shares for $500 or $1,000 a Month?
At $0.04 a share a year, $500 a month takes about 134,001 IBB shares, about $29,109,037 at the Nov 10, 2026 close of $217.23. $1,000 a month takes about 268,001 shares, about $58,217,857. Before taxes, and only while the rate holds.
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) pays $0.0112 a share quarterly, $0.04 a year, a 0.02% run-rate yield at the Nov 10, 2026 close of $217.23. It has made 52 dividend payments since 2007.
At today’s rate of $0.0112 quarterly and the last close of $217.23, this is what IBB pays before taxes, if the rate stays where it is:
| You hold | Each payment | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $0.0112 | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| 100 shares | $1.12 | $0.37 | $4.48 |
| $10,000 invested (46.0 shares) | $0.52 | $0.17 | $2.06 |
| 134,001 shares ($500/mo) | $1,500.01 | $500.00 | $6,000.03 |
| 268,001 shares ($1,000/mo) | $3,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $12,000.01 |
With DRIP on, every payment buys more shares instead of landing as cash. 100 IBB shares reinvest into 0.01 new shares each payment, about 0.0 new shares a year at today’s price and rate, and each new share collects the next payment too. To DRIP one whole new share every payment you need about 19,406 shares. A rising payout speeds that up; a falling share price buys more shares per payment, but each is worth less. See the snowball over 10 to 30 years with IBB’s own history in the IBB DRIP calculator.
- Coverage: does what it earns cover the dividend rating
- Raise streak: how many years in a row it raised see details
- Payout vs trend: is the payout growing at its usual pace rating
- Yield vs history: is today’s yield high or low versus its past rating
IBB Dividend Yield Today vs Its 5-Year Range
- IBB yields 0.02% today, at the Nov 10, 2026 close of $217.23.
- Its own 10-year median is 0.26%, so today’s yield is well below its usual level.
- No steady norm: a 0.02% yield is too small to say much about the price. So this reads today’s yield against its own 10-year history as it is.
Where today ranks in its own history is in the paid report
How it works. Each month-end over the last 10 years gives one yield: the regular payment then, times payments a year, over that day’s close. Specials are left out. 50 means today’s yield sits right at its usual level. A lower score means the yield is below its usual level, so the price is high against the payout. A higher score means the yield is above its usual level. On price alone a payer stays between 15 and 85. Steady raisers get a few points back. It reads the past, not the future.
When Is IBB’s Next Dividend? Ex-Date and Pay Date After September 2026
IBB has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 15, 2026, with the cash around Dec 17, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.0112 a share, went ex on Sep 15, 2026 and paid Sep 17, 2026.
- Ex-dates: about every 91 days (quarterly)
- Payment: usually about 2 days after the ex-date
Every payer going ex-dividend this week is on the dividend calendar.
How Often Does IBB Pay?
IBB pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 2 days later.
- Streak: 0 years of higher annual totals (through 2025)
- Payout trend: last 4 payments vs the 4 before: $0.3399 vs $0.4669 (-27.20%)
IBB vs Similar Dividend Funds (SCHH, ITA...)
Against the 10 dividend funds in Asset Management closest to IBB in fund size, IBB’s 0.02% run-rate yield is below the group’s middle yield of 4.38%. A higher yield than the group is not a bonus by itself: it is often the market pricing in a cut, so read it next to the rating and the coverage behind it.
| Ticker | Dividend ⓘ | Yield | Safety Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBB $217.23iShares Biotechnology ETF | $0.0112/qtr$0.04/yr fwd | 0.02% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SCHH $23.86Schwab U.S. REIT ETF | $0.173/qtr$0.69/yr fwd | 2.90% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| ITA $71.66iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | $0.0835/qtr$0.33/yr fwd | 0.47% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SCHI $21.85Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | $0.098/mo$1.18/yr fwd | 5.38% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| BAI $35.93iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF | $0.593/qtr$2.37/yr fwd | 6.60% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| FLOT $50.87iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | $0.175/mo$2.10/yr fwd | 4.13% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SPSB $29.71State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | $0.109/mo$1.31/yr fwd | 4.40% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SCHZ $22.56Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | $0.082/mo$0.98/yr fwd | 4.36% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SPHY $22.60State Street SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | $0.139/mo$1.67/yr fwd | 7.38% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| IAGG $49.97iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | $0.315/mo$3.78/yr fwd | 7.56% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| BBCA $105.28JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF | $0.418/qtr$1.67/yr fwd | 1.59% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
IBB Dividend History: Every Payment Since 2007
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $0.0112 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $0.0238 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.1218 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.1831 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $0.0828 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.1212 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.0624 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.2005 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.126 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $0.124 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | $0.1532 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 | $0.0062 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.0646 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.1014 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.1586 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.0305 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | $0.1176 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.0413 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.1244 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | $0.0232 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.1311 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.0655 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | $0.0632 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.1265 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.0554 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.0578 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.0715 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.0797 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 | $0.0324 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 | $0.1561 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | $0.1254 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.0397 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.0589 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 30, 2017 | $0.0997 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.0307 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.0287 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 27, 2016 | $0.054 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | $0.051 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Dec 24, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $0.0107 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 | $0.0007 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.0193 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.018 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Jun 25, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 | $0.131 | Semi-annual | Special |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Jul 3, 2013 | $0.024 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 26, 2012 | $0.0343 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | $0.1133 | Annual | Special |
| Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | $0.062 | Annual | Regular |
| Mar 23, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | $0.009 | Annual | Regular |
| Dec 22, 2011 | Dec 29, 2011 | $0.0047 | Annual | Regular |
| Sep 24, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 | $0.17 | Semi-annual | Special |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | $0.059 | Semi-annual | Regular |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 | $0.0293 | Semi-annual | Regular |
What the Dividend Safety Rating Means for IBB
IBB Dividend Questions
How often does IBB pay dividends?
IBB pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 2 days later.
Does IBB pay dividends monthly?
No. IBB pays quarterly, 4 times a year. For payers that pay every month, see the monthly dividend stocks.
When is the next IBB dividend?
IBB has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 15, 2026, with the cash around Dec 17, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.0112 a share, went ex on Sep 15, 2026 and paid Sep 17, 2026. The current rate is $0.0112 per share, $0.04 a year.
Does IBB pay a dividend in December 2026?
Not declared yet. By its usual rhythm the next ex-date falls around Dec 15, 2026, with the cash around Dec 17, 2026, so a payment in December 2026 is likely. Only the company’s declaration makes it final.
How much does IBB pay per share?
IBB pays $0.0112 a share quarterly, $0.04 a year. At the Nov 10, 2026 close of $217.23 that is a 0.02% run-rate yield, well below its usual level: its own 10-year median is 0.26%.
Does IBB’s payout grow?
Its last 4 payments added up to $0.3399, against $0.4669 for the 4 before (-27.2%). A fund passes through what its holdings pay, so its payout moves with them rather than on a set raise schedule. Measured over a full year, the payout rate changed -66.4%.
Is IBB’s dividend safe?
No rating can promise a future payment, but the record on file says a lot. This is data, not investment advice. The full 3-check rating comes with a plan.
How do I track my IBB dividends?
Add IBB to a free DRIPCalc portfolio once, with your buy date and share count. Every payout since fills in, dated and in dollars; with DRIP on, the new shares each payment buys are counted for you, so there is no spreadsheet to update and no broker login. To project the snowball, run IBB in the DRIP calculator.