CNYA vs KWEB
iShares MSCI China A ETF compared with KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CNYA
iShares MSCI China A ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
KWEB
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- KWEB yields more today: 8.05% vs 0.56% (forward).
- KWEB has grown its payout faster: 56.8%/yr vs 8.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- CNYA pays twice a year; KWEB pays once a year.
- Over the last year CNYA delivered the higher total return: +7.0% vs -26.3% (price change plus payouts).
- CNYA is cheaper to own: 0.60% vs 0.69% expense ratio.
- CNYA has the steadier distribution: consistency 10/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CNYA | KWEB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $35.17 | $26.05 |
| TTM yield | 1.84% | 8.05% |
| Forward yield | 0.56% | 8.05% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.196 | $2.096 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% | 0.69% |
| 1-year payout growth | -12.0% | +104.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +8.7% | +56.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 10/100 | 0/100 |
| 1-year total return | +7.0% | -26.3% |
| 1-year price return | +5.1% | -31.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 227.7M | 5.1B |
| Years paying | 9.7 | 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
| CNYA | KWEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 284.3 | 383.9 |
| Income per year | $56 | $805 |
| Income per month (avg) | $5 | $67 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CNYA · Model KWEB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNYA Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.098 | Est. |
| CNYA Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.098 | Est. |
| KWEB Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $2.096 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CNYAKWEB
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, CNYA or KWEB?
KWEB currently has the higher trailing yield: CNYA yields 1.84% and KWEB yields 8.05%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CNYA and KWEB pay?
CNYA pays twice a year and KWEB pays once a year. CNYA's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and KWEB's is Dec 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, CNYA or KWEB?
KWEB has grown its payout faster: 56.8%/yr vs 8.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is CNYA or KWEB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CNYA 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.