EFG vs FFDI
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF compared with Fidelity Fundamental Developed on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EFG
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
FFDI
Fidelity Fundamental Developed
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FFDI yields more today: 3.27% vs 1.58% (forward).
- EFG pays twice a year; FFDI pays every quarter.
- Over the last year EFG delivered the higher total return: +14.7% vs +13.8% (price change plus payouts).
- EFG is cheaper to own: 0.34% vs 0.55% expense ratio.
- EFG has the steadier distribution: consistency 49/100 vs 15/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EFG | FFDI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $124.55 | $32.89 |
| TTM yield | 2.24% | 1.97% |
| Forward yield | 1.58% | 3.27% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.962 | $1.076 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% | 0.55% |
| 1-year payout growth | +57.5% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +17.5% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 4 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 49/100 | 15/100 |
| 1-year total return | +14.7% | +13.8% |
| 1-year price return | +12.2% | +11.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 17.0B | 19.6M |
| Years paying | 20.7 | 1.7 |
| Sector / category | Foreign Large Growth | Foreign Large Growth |
✓ 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
| EFG | FFDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 80.3 | 304.1 |
| Income per year | $158 | $327 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $27 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EFG · Model FFDI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.981 | Est. |
| EFG Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.981 | Est. |
| FFDI Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.269 | Est. |
| FFDI Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.269 | Est. |
| FFDI Mar 18, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.269 | 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, EFG or FFDI?
EFG currently has the higher trailing yield: EFG yields 2.24% and FFDI yields 1.97%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EFG and FFDI pay?
EFG pays twice a year and FFDI pays every quarter. EFG's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and FFDI's is Sep 17, 2026.
Is EFG or FFDI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EFG and FFDI 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.