AAXJ vs BBAX
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF compared with JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia Pacific ex-Japan ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AAXJ
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
BBAX
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia Pacific ex-Japan ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BBAX yields more today: 3.25% vs 0.70% (forward).
- AAXJ has grown its payout faster: 9.9%/yr vs 7.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
- AAXJ pays twice a year; BBAX pays every quarter.
- Over the last year AAXJ delivered the higher total return: +41.0% vs +19.4% (price change plus payouts).
- BBAX is cheaper to own: 0.19% vs 0.72% expense ratio.
- BBAX has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 44/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AAXJ | BBAX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $119.54 | $65.69 |
| TTM yield | 1.29% | 3.43% |
| Forward yield | 0.70% | 3.25% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.842 | $2.136 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 22, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.72% | 0.19% |
| 1-year payout growth | -5.4% | +10.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.9% | +7.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 44/100 | 80/100 |
| 1-year total return | +41.0% | +19.4% |
| 1-year price return | +39.2% | +15.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.9B | 6.9B |
| Years paying | 17.2 | 8.0 |
| 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 | BBAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 83.7 | 152.2 |
| Income per year | $70 | $325 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $27 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AAXJ · Model BBAX
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. |
| BBAX Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.534 | Est. |
| BBAX Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.534 | Est. |
| BBAX Mar 23, 2027 | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.534 | 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 BBAX?
BBAX currently has the higher trailing yield: AAXJ yields 1.29% and BBAX yields 3.43%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AAXJ and BBAX pay?
AAXJ pays twice a year and BBAX pays every quarter. AAXJ's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and BBAX's is Sep 22, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, AAXJ or BBAX?
AAXJ has grown its payout faster: 9.9%/yr vs 7.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is AAXJ or BBAX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AAXJ and BBAX 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.