EFG vs VDG
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF compared with Vanguard Developed Markets ex US Growth Index ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EFG
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
VDG
Vanguard Developed Markets ex US Growth Index ETF
TTM yield · n/a
Quick take
- EFG yields more today: 1.58% vs 0.31% (forward).
- VDG is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.34% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EFG | VDG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $124.55 | $82.47 |
| TTM yield | 2.24% | 0.31% |
| Forward yield | 1.58% | — |
| Annual payout per share | $1.962 | $0.254 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | n/a |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% | 0.08% |
| 1-year payout growth | +57.5% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +17.5% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 4 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 49/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +14.7% | — |
| 1-year price return | +12.2% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 17.0B | 32.7M |
| Years paying | 20.7 | 0.2 |
| 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 | VDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 80.3 | 121.3 |
| Income per year | $158 | $31 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $3 |
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. |
| VDG: no schedule to project | |||
Annual payouts per share
EFGVDG
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 VDG?
EFG currently has the higher trailing yield: EFG yields 2.24% and VDG yields 0.31%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Is EFG or VDG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EFG and VDG 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.