EEM vs EVLU
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF compared with iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
EVLU
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- EVLU yields more today: 1.75% vs 1.13% (forward).
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year EVLU delivered the higher total return: +32.6% vs +18.2% (price change plus payouts).
- EVLU is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 0.72% expense ratio.
- EEM has the steadier distribution: consistency 50/100 vs 39/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EEM | EVLU |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $62.01 | $39.79 |
| TTM yield | 1.80% | 0.88% |
| Forward yield | 1.13% | 1.75% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.702 | $0.698 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Nov 30, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.72% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | -5.5% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +7.9% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 50/100 | 39/100 |
| 1-year total return | +18.2% | +32.6% |
| 1-year price return | +16.1% | +31.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 31.1B | 19.7M |
| Years paying | 22.8 | 1.9 |
| Sector / category | Diversified Emerging Mkts | Diversified Emerging Mkts |
✓ 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
| EEM | EVLU | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 161.3 | 251.3 |
| Income per year | $113 | $175 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $15 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EEM · Model EVLU
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEM Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.351 | Est. |
| EEM Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.351 | Est. |
| EVLU Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.349 | Est. |
| EVLU May 17, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | $0.349 | 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, EEM or EVLU?
EEM currently has the higher trailing yield: EEM yields 1.80% and EVLU yields 0.88%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EEM and EVLU pay?
EEM pays twice a year and EVLU pays twice a year. EEM's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and EVLU's is Nov 30, 2026.
Is EEM or EVLU better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EEM and EVLU 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.