EWY vs FKU
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
FKU
First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FKU yields more today: 2.63% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs -1.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWY pays once a year; FKU pays every quarter.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +15.4% (price change plus payouts).
- EWY is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.80% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | FKU |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $54.97 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 1.78% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 2.63% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $1.448 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.80% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | -41.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | -1.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 58/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | +15.4% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | +13.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 35.2M |
| 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 | FKU | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 181.9 |
| Income per year | $135 | $263 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $22 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| FKU Dec 24, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.362 | Est. |
| FKU Mar 25, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.362 | Est. |
| FKU Jun 24, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.362 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYFKU
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 FKU?
FKU currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and FKU yields 1.78%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and FKU pay?
EWY pays once a year and FKU pays every quarter. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and FKU's is Dec 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or FKU?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs -1.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWY or FKU better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and FKU 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.