EPP vs FPA
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF compared with First Trust Asia Pacific Ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EPP
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
FPA
First Trust Asia Pacific Ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- EPP yields more today: 2.83% vs 1.18% (forward).
- EPP has grown its payout faster: 9.9%/yr vs 0.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EPP pays twice a year; FPA pays every quarter.
- Over the last year FPA delivered the higher total return: +42.5% vs +16.7% (price change plus payouts).
- EPP is cheaper to own: 0.47% vs 0.80% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EPP | FPA |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $58.30 | $51.03 |
| TTM yield | 3.21% | 1.55% |
| Forward yield | 2.83% | 1.18% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.648 | $0.604 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.47% | 0.80% |
| 1-year payout growth | +2.4% | -23.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.9% | +0.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 4 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 71/100 | 63/100 |
| 1-year total return | +16.7% | +42.5% |
| 1-year price return | +13.1% | +40.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.3B | 114.6M |
| Years paying | 23.7 | 15.2 |
| Sector / category | Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk | Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk |
✓ 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
| EPP | FPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 171.5 | 196.0 |
| Income per year | $283 | $118 |
| Income per month (avg) | $24 | $10 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPP Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.824 | Est. |
| EPP Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.824 | Est. |
| FPA Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.151 | Est. |
| FPA Dec 24, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.151 | Est. |
| FPA Mar 25, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.151 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EPPFPA
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, EPP or FPA?
EPP currently has the higher trailing yield: EPP yields 3.21% and FPA yields 1.55%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EPP and FPA pay?
EPP pays twice a year and FPA pays every quarter. EPP's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and FPA's is Sep 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EPP or FPA?
EPP has grown its payout faster: 9.9%/yr vs 0.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EPP or FPA better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EPP and FPA 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.