EWJ vs FJP
iShares MSCI Japan ETF compared with First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWJ
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
FJP
First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund
TTM yield · Irregular
Quick take
- EWJ yields more today: 1.06% vs 0.80% (forward).
- FJP has grown its payout faster: -3.0%/yr vs -8.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Over the last year EWJ delivered the higher total return: +17.9% vs +15.8% (price change plus payouts).
- EWJ is cheaper to own: 0.49% vs 0.80% expense ratio.
- EWJ has the steadier distribution: consistency 54/100 vs 38/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWJ | FJP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $94.10 | $74.85 |
| TTM yield | 0.53% | 0.80% |
| Forward yield | 1.06% | — |
| Annual payout per share | $1.002 | $0.599 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Irregular |
| Next ex-date | Dec 16, 2026 (est.) | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% | 0.80% |
| 1-year payout growth | -69.7% | -58.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -8.1% | -3.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 54/100 | 38/100 |
| 1-year total return | +17.9% | +15.8% |
| 1-year price return | +17.3% | +14.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 23.5B | 269.0M |
| Years paying | 29.2 | 14.8 |
| Sector / category | Japan Stock | Japan Stock |
✓ 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
| EWJ | FJP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 106.3 | 133.6 |
| Income per year | $106 | $80 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $7 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWJ Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.501 | Est. |
| EWJ Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.501 | Est. |
| FJP: no schedule to project | |||
Annual payouts per share
EWJFJP
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, EWJ or FJP?
FJP currently has the higher trailing yield: EWJ yields 0.53% and FJP yields 0.80%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWJ or FJP?
FJP has grown its payout faster: -3.0%/yr vs -8.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWJ or FJP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWJ and FJP 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.