CQQQ vs GXC
Invesco China Technology ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P China ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CQQQ
Invesco China Technology ETF
TTM yield · Annual
GXC
State Street SPDR S&P China ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- CQQQ yields more today: 2.37% vs 1.46% (forward).
- CQQQ has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs 9.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- CQQQ pays once a year; GXC pays twice a year.
- Over the last year GXC delivered the higher total return: -5.6% vs -9.2% (price change plus payouts).
- GXC is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.65% expense ratio.
- GXC has the steadier distribution: consistency 63/100 vs 16/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CQQQ | GXC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $47.44 | $91.00 |
| TTM yield | 2.37% | 2.19% |
| Forward yield | 2.37% | 1.46% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.126 | $1.33 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.59% |
| 1-year payout growth | +914.4% | -20.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +23.9% | +9.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 16/100 | 63/100 |
| 1-year total return | -9.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-year price return | -11.3% | -7.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.1B | 473.9M |
| Years paying | 15.7 | 18.7 |
| 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 | GXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 210.8 | 109.9 |
| Income per year | $237 | $146 |
| Income per month (avg) | $20 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CQQQ · Model GXC
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CQQQ Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.126 | Est. |
| GXC Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.665 | Est. |
| GXC Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.665 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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 GXC?
CQQQ currently has the higher trailing yield: CQQQ yields 2.37% and GXC yields 2.19%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CQQQ and GXC pay?
CQQQ pays once a year and GXC pays twice a year. CQQQ's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and GXC's is Dec 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, CQQQ or GXC?
CQQQ has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs 9.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is CQQQ or GXC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CQQQ and GXC 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.