CAS vs EWT
Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF compared with iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CAS
Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
EWT
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- CAS yields more today: 36.39% vs 2.68% (forward).
- CAS pays every month; EWT pays once a year.
- Over the last year EWT delivered the higher total return: +69.3% vs -29.9% (price change plus payouts).
- EWT is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.88% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CAS | EWT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $21.98 | $104.90 |
| TTM yield | 12.51% | 2.68% |
| Forward yield | 36.39% | 2.68% |
| Annual payout per share | $8.00 | $2.816 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Oct 25, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.88% | 0.59% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +63.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +23.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 7/100 | 12/100 |
| 1-year total return | -29.9% | +69.3% |
| 1-year price return | -37.7% | +64.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 12.2M | 12.3B |
| Years paying | 1.3 | 26.2 |
| Sector / category | Greater China Region | Greater China Region |
✓ 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
| CAS | EWT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 454.9 | 95.3 |
| Income per year | $3,639 | $268 |
| Income per month (avg) | $303 | $22 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.6667 | Est. |
| CAS Nov 24, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.6667 | Est. |
| CAS Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.6667 | Est. |
| EWT Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.816 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CASEWT
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, CAS or EWT?
CAS currently has the higher trailing yield: CAS yields 12.51% and EWT yields 2.68%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CAS and EWT pay?
CAS pays every month and EWT pays once a year. CAS's next ex-date is Oct 25, 2026 and EWT's is Dec 15, 2026.
Is CAS or EWT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CAS and EWT 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.