EWY vs OTGL
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with OTG Latin America ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
OTGL
OTG Latin America ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- OTGL yields more today: 1.40% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY pays once a year; OTGL pays every quarter.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +23.5% (price change plus payouts).
- EWY is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.95% 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 | OTGL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $11.44 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 2.40% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 1.40% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $0.16 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 17, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.95% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 34/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | +23.5% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | +20.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 29.3M |
| Years paying | 25.2 | 1.1 |
| 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 | OTGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 873.9 |
| Income per year | $135 | $140 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EWY · Model OTGL
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| OTGL Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.04 | Est. |
| OTGL Mar 18, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.04 | Est. |
| OTGL Jun 17, 2027 | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.04 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYOTGL
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 OTGL?
OTGL currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and OTGL yields 2.40%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and OTGL pay?
EWY pays once a year and OTGL pays every quarter. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and OTGL's is Dec 17, 2026.
Is EWY or OTGL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and OTGL 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.