EFV vs RFDI
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF compared with First Trust Active Factor International ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EFV
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
RFDI
First Trust Active Factor International ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- EFV yields more today: 5.19% vs 3.09% (forward).
- RFDI has grown its payout faster: 21.4%/yr vs 19.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EFV pays twice a year; RFDI pays every quarter.
- EFV is cheaper to own: 0.31% vs 0.80% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EFV | RFDI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $78.84 | $88.25 |
| TTM yield | 4.63% | 3.51% |
| Forward yield | 5.19% | 3.09% |
| Annual payout per share | $4.088 | $2.728 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.31% | 0.80% |
| 1-year payout growth | +60.6% | +5.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +19.2% | +21.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 57/100 | 47/100 |
| 1-year total return | +21.6% | — |
| 1-year price return | +16.2% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 30.8B | 168.2M |
| Years paying | 20.8 | 10.3 |
| Sector / category | Foreign Large Value | Foreign Large Value |
✓ 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
| EFV | RFDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 126.8 | 113.3 |
| Income per year | $519 | $309 |
| Income per month (avg) | $43 | $26 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EFV · Model RFDI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFV Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $2.044 | Est. |
| EFV Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $2.044 | Est. |
| RFDI Dec 24, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.682 | Est. |
| RFDI Mar 25, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.682 | Est. |
| RFDI Jun 24, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.682 | 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, EFV or RFDI?
EFV currently has the higher trailing yield: EFV yields 4.63% and RFDI yields 3.51%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EFV and RFDI pay?
EFV pays twice a year and RFDI pays every quarter. EFV's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and RFDI's is Dec 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EFV or RFDI?
RFDI has grown its payout faster: 21.4%/yr vs 19.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EFV or RFDI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EFV and RFDI 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.