CQQQ vs ECNS
Invesco China Technology ETF compared with iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CQQQ
Invesco China Technology ETF
TTM yield · Annual
ECNS
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- ECNS yields more today: 3.11% vs 2.37% (forward).
- CQQQ has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs 1.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- CQQQ pays once a year; ECNS pays twice a year.
- Over the last year CQQQ delivered the higher total return: -9.2% vs -17.9% (price change plus payouts).
- ECNS is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.65% expense ratio.
- ECNS has the steadier distribution: consistency 49/100 vs 16/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CQQQ | ECNS |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $47.44 | $29.19 |
| TTM yield | 2.37% | 6.51% |
| Forward yield | 2.37% | 3.11% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.126 | $0.908 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.59% |
| 1-year payout growth | +914.4% | +16.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +23.9% | +1.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 3 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 16/100 | 49/100 |
| 1-year total return | -9.2% | -17.9% |
| 1-year price return | -11.3% | -22.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.1B | 65.4M |
| Years paying | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| 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
| CQQQ | ECNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 210.8 | 342.6 |
| Income per year | $237 | $311 |
| Income per month (avg) | $20 | $26 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CQQQ · Model ECNS
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CQQQ Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.126 | Est. |
| ECNS Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.454 | Est. |
| ECNS Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.454 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CQQQECNS
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, CQQQ or ECNS?
ECNS currently has the higher trailing yield: CQQQ yields 2.37% and ECNS yields 6.51%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CQQQ and ECNS pay?
CQQQ pays once a year and ECNS pays twice a year. CQQQ's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and ECNS's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, CQQQ or ECNS?
CQQQ has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs 1.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is CQQQ or ECNS better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CQQQ and ECNS 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.