EWY vs IPAC
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
IPAC
iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IPAC yields more today: 2.12% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 19.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWY pays once a year; IPAC pays twice a year.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +17.8% (price change plus payouts).
- IPAC is cheaper to own: 0.09% vs 0.59% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | IPAC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $83.28 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 3.84% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 2.12% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $1.762 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.09% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | +49.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | +19.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 4 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 49/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | +17.8% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | +13.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 2.8B |
| Years paying | 25.2 | 11.8 |
| 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 | IPAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 120.1 |
| Income per year | $135 | $212 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $18 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EWY · Model IPAC
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| IPAC Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.881 | Est. |
| IPAC Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.881 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYIPAC
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 IPAC?
IPAC currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and IPAC yields 3.84%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and IPAC pay?
EWY pays once a year and IPAC pays twice a year. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and IPAC's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or IPAC?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 19.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWY or IPAC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and IPAC 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.