EWY vs FGM
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
FGM
First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- EWY yields more today: 1.35% vs 0.66% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 4.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWY pays once a year; FGM pays twice a year.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +0.4% (price change plus payouts).
- EWY is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.80% expense ratio.
- EWY has the steadier distribution: consistency 56/100 vs 16/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | FGM |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $57.95 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 1.85% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 0.66% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $0.382 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Mar 25, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.80% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | +162.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | +4.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 16/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | +0.4% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | -1.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 92.1M |
| Years paying | 25.2 | 14.6 |
| 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
| EWY | FGM | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 172.6 |
| Income per year | $135 | $66 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $5 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| FGM Mar 25, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.191 | Est. |
| FGM Sep 23, 2027 | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.191 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYFGM
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, EWY or FGM?
FGM currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and FGM yields 1.85%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and FGM pay?
EWY pays once a year and FGM pays twice a year. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and FGM's is Mar 25, 2027.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or FGM?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 4.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWY or FGM better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and FGM 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.