DBEU vs EZU
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF compared with iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DBEU
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
EZU
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- EZU yields more today: 3.81% vs 2.83% (forward).
- EZU has grown its payout faster: 10.7%/yr vs -3.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year DBEU delivered the higher total return: +18.7% vs +7.3% (price change plus payouts).
- DBEU is cheaper to own: 0.46% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DBEU | EZU |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $53.92 | $64.63 |
| TTM yield | 1.41% | 2.85% |
| Forward yield | 2.83% | 3.81% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.524 | $2.462 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Jan 1, 2027 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.46% | 0.50% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +19.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -3.4% | +10.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 44/100 | 44/100 |
| 1-year total return | +18.7% | +7.3% |
| 1-year price return | +17.1% | +4.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 769.3M | 9.4B |
| Years paying | 12.8 | 25.8 |
| Sector / category | Europe Stock | Europe Stock |
✓ 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
| DBEU | EZU | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 185.5 | 154.7 |
| Income per year | $283 | $381 |
| Income per month (avg) | $24 | $32 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model DBEU · Model EZU
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBEU Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.762 | Est. |
| DBEU Jul 9, 2027 | Jul 23, 2027 | $0.762 | Est. |
| EZU Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.231 | Est. |
| EZU Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.231 | 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, DBEU or EZU?
EZU currently has the higher trailing yield: DBEU yields 1.41% and EZU yields 2.85%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DBEU and EZU pay?
DBEU pays twice a year and EZU pays twice a year. DBEU's next ex-date is Jan 1, 2027 and EZU's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, DBEU or EZU?
EZU has grown its payout faster: 10.7%/yr vs -3.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is DBEU or EZU better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DBEU and EZU 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.