EWY vs ILF
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with iShares Latin America 40 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
ILF
iShares Latin America 40 ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- ILF yields more today: 2.36% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 12.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWY pays once a year; ILF pays twice a year.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +32.8% (price change plus payouts).
- ILF is cheaper to own: 0.47% vs 0.59% expense ratio.
- EWY has the steadier distribution: consistency 56/100 vs 41/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | ILF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $37.20 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 3.17% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 2.36% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $0.878 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 10, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.47% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | -20.8% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | +12.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 41/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | +32.8% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | +28.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 3.8B |
| Years paying | 25.2 | 22.9 |
| 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 | ILF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 268.8 |
| Income per year | $135 | $236 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $20 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| ILF Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.439 | Est. |
| ILF Jun 6, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | $0.439 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYILF
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 ILF?
ILF currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and ILF yields 3.17%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and ILF pay?
EWY pays once a year and ILF pays twice a year. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and ILF's is Dec 10, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or ILF?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 12.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWY or ILF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and ILF 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.