EWJV vs JAPN
iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF compared with Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWJV
iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
JAPN
Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF
TTM yield · n/a
Quick take
- EWJV yields more today: 2.06% vs 0.24% (forward).
- Over the last year EWJV delivered the higher total return: +21.4% vs -7.0% (price change plus payouts).
- EWJV is cheaper to own: 0.15% vs 0.85% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWJV | JAPN |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $46.91 | $26.10 |
| TTM yield | 1.03% | 0.24% |
| Forward yield | 2.06% | — |
| Annual payout per share | $0.966 | $0.062 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | n/a |
| Next ex-date | Dec 16, 2026 (est.) | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% | 0.85% |
| 1-year payout growth | -59.3% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -0.6% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 62/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +21.4% | -7.0% |
| 1-year price return | +20.1% | -7.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 782.7M | 24.7M |
| Years paying | 7.4 | 0.8 |
| 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
| EWJV | JAPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 213.2 | 383.1 |
| Income per year | $206 | $24 |
| Income per month (avg) | $17 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EWJV · Model JAPN
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWJV Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | $0.483 | Est. |
| EWJV Jun 18, 2027 | Jun 23, 2027 | $0.483 | Est. |
| JAPN: no schedule to project | |||
Annual payouts per share
EWJVJAPN
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, EWJV or JAPN?
EWJV currently has the higher trailing yield: EWJV yields 1.03% and JAPN yields 0.24%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Is EWJV or JAPN better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWJV and JAPN 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.