CQQQ vs FXI
Invesco China Technology ETF compared with iShares China Large-Cap ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CQQQ
Invesco China Technology ETF
TTM yield · Annual
FXI
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- CQQQ yields more today: 2.37% vs 1.47% (forward).
- CQQQ has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs -4.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- CQQQ pays once a year; FXI pays twice a year.
- Over the last year FXI delivered the higher total return: -6.0% vs -9.2% (price change plus payouts).
- CQQQ is cheaper to own: 0.65% vs 0.73% expense ratio.
- FXI has the steadier distribution: consistency 47/100 vs 16/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CQQQ | FXI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $47.44 | $35.88 |
| TTM yield | 2.37% | 1.89% |
| Forward yield | 2.37% | 1.47% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.126 | $0.526 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.73% |
| 1-year payout growth | +914.4% | -29.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +23.9% | -4.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 16/100 | 47/100 |
| 1-year total return | -9.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-year price return | -11.3% | -7.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.1B | 4.2B |
| Years paying | 15.7 | 20.7 |
| 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 | FXI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 210.8 | 278.7 |
| Income per year | $237 | $147 |
| Income per month (avg) | $20 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CQQQ · Model FXI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CQQQ Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.126 | Est. |
| FXI Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.263 | Est. |
| FXI Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.263 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CQQQFXI
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 FXI?
CQQQ currently has the higher trailing yield: CQQQ yields 2.37% and FXI yields 1.89%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CQQQ and FXI pay?
CQQQ pays once a year and FXI pays twice a year. CQQQ's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and FXI's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, CQQQ or FXI?
CQQQ has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs -4.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is CQQQ or FXI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CQQQ and FXI 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.