EWU vs EWY
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF compared with iShares MSCI South Korea ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWU
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- EWU yields more today: 2.80% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 10.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWU pays twice a year; EWY pays once a year.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +16.8% (price change plus payouts).
- EWU is cheaper to own: 0.50% vs 0.59% expense ratio.
- EWU has the steadier distribution: consistency 77/100 vs 56/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWU | EWY |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $47.52 | $151.26 |
| TTM yield | 3.15% | 1.35% |
| Forward yield | 2.80% | 1.35% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.332 | $2.037 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% | 0.59% |
| 1-year payout growth | -2.7% | +56.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.7% | +26.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 77/100 | 56/100 |
| 1-year total return | +16.8% | +91.4% |
| 1-year price return | +13.2% | +88.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.7B | 26.2B |
| Years paying | 30.2 | 25.2 |
| 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
| EWU | EWY | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 210.4 | 66.1 |
| Income per year | $280 | $135 |
| Income per month (avg) | $23 | $11 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWU Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.666 | Est. |
| EWU Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.666 | Est. |
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | 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, EWU or EWY?
EWU currently has the higher trailing yield: EWU yields 3.15% and EWY yields 1.35%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWU and EWY pay?
EWU pays twice a year and EWY pays once a year. EWU's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and EWY's is Dec 15, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWU or EWY?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 10.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWU or EWY better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWU and EWY 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.