EEM vs XCNY
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
XCNY
State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- XCNY yields more today: 1.61% vs 1.02% (forward).
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year EEM delivered the higher total return: +40.3% vs +34.2% (price change plus payouts).
- XCNY is cheaper to own: 0.19% vs 0.72% expense ratio.
- XCNY has the steadier distribution: consistency 74/100 vs 50/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EEM | XCNY |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $68.83 | $34.24 |
| TTM yield | 1.62% | 2.18% |
| Forward yield | 1.02% | 1.61% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.702 | $0.552 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.72% | 0.19% |
| 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 | 74/100 |
| 1-year total return | +40.3% | +34.2% |
| 1-year price return | +38.0% | +31.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 31.2B | 10.1M |
| Years paying | 22.7 | 1.7 |
| 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 | XCNY | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 145.3 | 292.1 |
| Income per year | $102 | $161 |
| Income per month (avg) | $8 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EEM · Model XCNY
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. |
| XCNY Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $0.276 | Est. |
| XCNY Jun 21, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.276 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EEMXCNY
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 XCNY?
XCNY currently has the higher trailing yield: EEM yields 1.62% and XCNY yields 2.18%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EEM and XCNY pay?
EEM pays twice a year and XCNY pays twice a year. EEM's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and XCNY's is Dec 21, 2026.
Is EEM or XCNY better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EEM and XCNY 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.