EWJ vs IVV
iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund compared with iShares Core S&P 500 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWJ
iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IVV yields more today: 1.04% vs 1.02% (forward).
- IVV has grown its payout faster: 7.7%/yr vs -8.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWJ pays twice a year; IVV pays every quarter.
- Over the last year EWJ delivered the higher total return: +26.2% vs +19.4% (price change plus payouts).
- IVV has the steadier distribution: consistency 88/100 vs 54/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWJ | IVV |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $98.28 | $766.02 |
| TTM yield | 0.51% | 1.07% |
| Forward yield | 1.02% | 1.04% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.002 | $7.984 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 16, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | — | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | -69.7% | +2.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -8.1% | +7.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 4 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 54/100 | 88/100 |
| 1-year total return | +26.2% | +19.4% |
| 1-year price return | +25.5% | +18.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | — | 884.0B |
| Years paying | 29.0 | 26.2 |
| Sector / category | — | Large Blend |
✓ 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 | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 101.8 | 13.1 |
| Income per year | $102 | $104 |
| Income per month (avg) | $8 | $9 |
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. |
| IVV Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $1.996 | Est. |
| IVV Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.996 | Est. |
| IVV Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $1.996 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWJIVV
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 IVV?
IVV currently has the higher trailing yield: EWJ yields 0.51% and IVV yields 1.07%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWJ and IVV pay?
EWJ pays twice a year and IVV pays every quarter. EWJ's next ex-date is Dec 16, 2026 and IVV's is Sep 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWJ or IVV?
IVV has grown its payout faster: 7.7%/yr vs -8.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWJ or IVV better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWJ and IVV 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.