# iShares International Dividend Active ETF (BIDD): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: IShares · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1997-09-26

This iShares International Dividend Active ETF strives to offer investors a combination of ongoing income generation and sustained capital appreciation over the long haul.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $29.17 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.61% |
| Assets Under Management | $367.9M |
| NAV | $28.93 |
| Holdings Count | 52 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 7.99% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.33 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $27.30 – $32.48 |
| Beta | 0.87 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0832 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-15
- Pay date: 2026-09-18

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does BIDD invest in?

This iShares International Dividend Active ETF strives to offer investors a combination of ongoing income generation and sustained capital appreciation over the long haul.

### What is the expense ratio of BIDD?

iShares International Dividend Active ETF (BIDD) charges an expense ratio of 0.61%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is BIDD's dividend yield?

BIDD's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.99%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is BIDD?

iShares International Dividend Active ETF (BIDD) manages $367.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is BIDD actively managed or an index fund?

BIDD is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BIDD's is 0.61%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was BIDD launched?

iShares International Dividend Active ETF (BIDD) launched in September 1997 and is managed by IShares.

### Does BIDD pay a dividend?

Yes, iShares International Dividend Active ETF (BIDD) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.99%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does BIDD pay dividends?

iShares International Dividend Active ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is BIDD's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BIDD was 2026-09-15. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will BIDD's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.61% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does BIDD charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BIDD's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does BIDD cost more than a fund like VOO?

BIDD is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.61%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether BIDD's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to BIDD?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BIDD (0.61%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bidd
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bidd/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bidd/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bidd/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bidd/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.