Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc (CAF) pays a dividend yield of 1.28% ($0.26 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.06. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 0.3%. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc has been paying dividends since 2017.
Below is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | -19.6% | 1.03% |
| 3 Year | 344.2% | 112.19% |
| 5 Year | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 1.28% |
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 14 dividend payments by Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc since 2017. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | USD 0.262949 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-09 |
| 2024-12-13 | USD 0.327162 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-03 |
| 2023-12-14 | USD 0.121853 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-06 |
| 2022-12-15 | USD 0.002703 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-06 |
| 2021-12-16 | USD 1.34 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-07 |
| 2020-12-17 | USD 0.231696 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-08 |
| 2020-12-17 | USD 2.072851 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-08 |
| 2019-12-19 | USD 0.104648 | 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-10 |
| 2019-12-19 | USD 0.716011 | 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-10 |
| 2018-12-20 | USD 0.063982 | 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-11 |
| 2018-12-20 | USD 0.815196 | 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-11 |
| 2018-10-18 | USD 0.060686 | 2018-10-19 | 2018-11-15 | 2018-10-09 |
| 2018-10-18 | USD 0.790324 | 2018-10-19 | 2018-11-15 | 2018-10-09 |
| 2017-12-21 | USD 1.182644 | 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-29 | 2017-12-13 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CAF Dividend
What is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's (CAF) current dividend yield?
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc (CAF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.28%, paying $0.26 per share annually. The forward yield is 1.28%.
What is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's payout ratio?
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's payout ratio is 0.06, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc been paying dividends?
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc has been paying dividends since 2017, a 9-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2025.
Is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's dividend growing?
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 0.3% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc as an investment, visit the Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc stock summary page on GuruFocus.