AAXJ vs ASIA
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF compared with Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AAXJ
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
ASIA
Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- ASIA yields more today: 0.85% vs 0.70% (forward).
- ASIA has grown its payout faster: 134.9%/yr vs -5.4%/yr over the last 1 year.
- AAXJ pays twice a year; ASIA pays once a year.
- Over the last year AAXJ delivered the higher total return: +41.0% vs +37.8% (price change plus payouts).
- AAXJ is cheaper to own: 0.72% vs 0.79% expense ratio.
- AAXJ has the steadier distribution: consistency 44/100 vs 25/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AAXJ | ASIA |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $119.54 | $41.98 |
| TTM yield | 1.29% | 0.85% |
| Forward yield | 0.70% | 0.85% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.842 | $0.357 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 19, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.72% | 0.79% |
| 1-year payout growth | -5.4% | +134.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.9% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 44/100 | 25/100 |
| 1-year total return | +41.0% | +37.8% |
| 1-year price return | +39.2% | +36.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.9B | 52.2M |
| Years paying | 17.2 | 2.7 |
| Sector / category | Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk | Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| AAXJ | ASIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 83.7 | 238.2 |
| Income per year | $70 | $85 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $7 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AAXJ · Model ASIA
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAXJ Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.421 | Est. |
| AAXJ Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.421 | Est. |
| ASIA Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.357 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, AAXJ or ASIA?
AAXJ currently has the higher trailing yield: AAXJ yields 1.29% and ASIA yields 0.85%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AAXJ and ASIA pay?
AAXJ pays twice a year and ASIA pays once a year. AAXJ's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and ASIA's is Dec 19, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, AAXJ or ASIA?
ASIA has grown its payout faster: 134.9%/yr vs -5.4%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is AAXJ or ASIA better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AAXJ and ASIA differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.