# iShares International Equity Factor ETF (INTF): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/intf for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: IShares · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2015-04-28 The iShares International Equity Factor ETF is designed to mirror the investment performance of a specific benchmark index. This index invests in large and mid-capitalization companies located in developed markets globally, with the exclusion of U.S.-based stocks. Its selection process emphasizes companies that exhibit strong attributes related to particular investment styles, commonly known as "factors," all while operating within a set of predefined investment limits. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $40.97 | | Expense Ratio | 0.16% | | Assets Under Management | $3.67B | | NAV | $40.90 | | Holdings Count | 483 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.03% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.24 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $35.43 – $43.49 | | Beta | 0.74 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.7210 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-15 - Pay date: 2026-06-18 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does INTF invest in? The iShares International Equity Factor ETF is designed to mirror the investment performance of a specific benchmark index. This index invests in large and mid-capitalization companies located in developed markets globally, with the exclusion of U.S.-based stocks. Its selection process emphasizes companies that exhibit strong attributes related to particular investment styles, commonly known as "factors," all while operating within a set of predefined investment limits. ### What is the expense ratio of INTF? iShares International Equity Factor ETF (INTF) charges an expense ratio of 0.16%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is INTF? iShares International Equity Factor ETF (INTF) manages $3.67B 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 INTF actively managed or an index fund? INTF's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was INTF launched? iShares International Equity Factor ETF (INTF) launched in April 2015 and is managed by IShares. ### How has INTF performed? INTF's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does INTF pay a dividend? iShares International Equity Factor ETF (INTF) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.03%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does INTF pay dividends? iShares International Equity Factor ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is INTF's dividend yield? INTF's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.03%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is INTF's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for INTF was 2026-06-15. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will INTF's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.16% 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 INTF charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from INTF'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 INTF cost more than a fund like VOO? INTF's strategy (current expense ratio 0.16%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where INTF sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to INTF? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as INTF (0.16%) 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/intf - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/intf/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/intf/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/intf/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/intf/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.