AIA vs EEMA
iShares Asia 50 ETF compared with iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AIA
iShares Asia 50 ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
EEMA
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- AIA yields more today: 0.72% vs 0.57% (forward).
- AIA has grown its payout faster: 13.1%/yr vs 11.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- AIA has the longer streak of annual increases: 5 years vs 1.
- Over the last year AIA delivered the higher total return: +71.9% vs +41.5% (price change plus payouts).
- EEMA is cheaper to own: 0.49% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
- AIA has the steadier distribution: consistency 52/100 vs 30/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AIA | EEMA |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $143.74 | $119.48 |
| TTM yield | 1.49% | 1.29% |
| Forward yield | 0.72% | 0.57% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.03 | $0.678 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% | 0.49% |
| 1-year payout growth | -8.0% | +30.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +13.1% | +11.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 5 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 52/100 | 30/100 |
| 1-year total return | +71.9% | +41.5% |
| 1-year price return | +69.4% | +39.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 5.2B | 877.0M |
| Years paying | 18.7 | 14.2 |
| 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
| AIA | EEMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 69.6 | 83.7 |
| Income per year | $72 | $57 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $5 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AIA · Model EEMA
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIA Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.515 | Est. |
| AIA Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.515 | Est. |
| EEMA Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.339 | Est. |
| EEMA Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.339 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AIAEEMA
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, AIA or EEMA?
AIA currently has the higher trailing yield: AIA yields 1.49% and EEMA yields 1.29%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AIA and EEMA pay?
AIA pays twice a year and EEMA pays twice a year. AIA's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and EEMA's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, AIA or EEMA?
AIA has grown its payout faster: 13.1%/yr vs 11.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is AIA or EEMA better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AIA and EEMA 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.