CNXT vs KWEB
VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF compared with KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CNXT
VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
KWEB
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- KWEB yields more today: 8.05% vs 0.16% (forward).
- CNXT has grown its payout faster: 81.6%/yr vs 56.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Over the last year CNXT delivered the higher total return: +22.9% vs -26.3% (price change plus payouts).
- CNXT is cheaper to own: 0.65% vs 0.69% expense ratio.
- CNXT has the steadier distribution: consistency 33/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CNXT | KWEB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $48.19 | $26.05 |
| TTM yield | 0.16% | 8.05% |
| Forward yield | — | 8.05% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.079 | $2.096 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Annual |
| Next ex-date | — | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.69% |
| 1-year payout growth | +97.5% | +104.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +81.6% | +56.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 33/100 | 0/100 |
| 1-year total return | +22.9% | -26.3% |
| 1-year price return | +22.7% | -31.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 113.8M | 5.1B |
| Years paying | 8.7 | 12.7 |
| 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
| CNXT | KWEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 207.5 | 383.9 |
| Income per year | $16 | $805 |
| Income per month (avg) | $1 | $67 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CNXT · Model KWEB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNXT: no schedule to project | |||
| KWEB Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $2.096 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CNXTKWEB
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, CNXT or KWEB?
KWEB currently has the higher trailing yield: CNXT yields 0.16% and KWEB yields 8.05%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, CNXT or KWEB?
CNXT has grown its payout faster: 81.6%/yr vs 56.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is CNXT or KWEB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CNXT and KWEB 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.