EWY vs IZRL
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
IZRL
ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
Quick take
- IZRL yields more today: 2.76% vs 1.35% (forward).
- IZRL has grown its payout faster: 667.3%/yr vs 56.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs -0.9% (price change plus payouts).
- IZRL is cheaper to own: 0.49% vs 0.59% expense ratio.
- EWY has the steadier distribution: consistency 56/100 vs 34/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | IZRL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $28.08 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 2.76% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | — |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $0.775 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Irregular |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.49% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | +667.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 34/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | -0.9% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | -3.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 133.7M |
| Years paying | 25.2 | 7.8 |
| 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 | IZRL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 356.2 |
| Income per year | $135 | $276 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $23 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EWY · Model IZRL
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| IZRL: no schedule to project | |||
Annual payouts per share
EWYIZRL
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 IZRL?
IZRL currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and IZRL yields 2.76%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or IZRL?
IZRL has grown its payout faster: 667.3%/yr vs 56.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is EWY or IZRL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and IZRL 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.