EWY vs FSZ
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
FSZ
First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FSZ yields more today: 4.02% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 11.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWY pays once a year; FSZ pays every quarter.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +6.8% (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 18/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | FSZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $80.44 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 2.04% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 4.02% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $3.232 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Jan 19, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.80% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | +27.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | +11.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 3 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 18/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | +6.8% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | +4.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 35.3M |
| 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 | FSZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 124.3 |
| Income per year | $135 | $402 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $33 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| FSZ Jan 19, 2027 | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.808 | Est. |
| FSZ May 3, 2027 | May 10, 2027 | $0.808 | Est. |
| FSZ Aug 15, 2027 | Aug 22, 2027 | $0.808 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYFSZ
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 FSZ?
FSZ currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and FSZ yields 2.04%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and FSZ pay?
EWY pays once a year and FSZ pays every quarter. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and FSZ's is Jan 19, 2027.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or FSZ?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 11.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWY or FSZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and FSZ 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.