EIS vs EWZ
iShares MSCI Israel ETF compared with iShares MSCI Brazil ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EIS
iShares MSCI Israel ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- EWZ yields more today: 1.55% vs 1.29% (forward).
- EIS has grown its payout faster: 73.6%/yr vs 10.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year EWZ delivered the higher total return: +42.1% vs +21.3% (price change plus payouts).
- EIS has the steadier distribution: consistency 47/100 vs 37/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EIS | EWZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $119.82 | $42.59 |
| TTM yield | 1.55% | 3.44% |
| Forward yield | 1.29% | 1.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.544 | $0.662 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 10, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| 1-year payout growth | +78.9% | -8.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +73.6% | +10.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 47/100 | 37/100 |
| 1-year total return | +21.3% | +42.1% |
| 1-year price return | +19.5% | +37.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 874.0M | 8.6B |
| Years paying | 17.8 | 26.2 |
| Sector / category | Focused Region | Focused Region |
✓ 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
| EIS | EWZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 83.5 | 234.8 |
| Income per year | $129 | $155 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $13 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIS Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.772 | Est. |
| EIS Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.772 | Est. |
| EWZ Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.331 | Est. |
| EWZ Jun 6, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | $0.331 | 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, EIS or EWZ?
EWZ currently has the higher trailing yield: EIS yields 1.55% and EWZ yields 3.44%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EIS and EWZ pay?
EIS pays twice a year and EWZ pays twice a year. EIS's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and EWZ's is Dec 10, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EIS or EWZ?
EIS has grown its payout faster: 73.6%/yr vs 10.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EIS or EWZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EIS and EWZ 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.