EWY vs QAT
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with iShares MSCI Qatar ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
QAT
iShares MSCI Qatar ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- QAT yields more today: 8.16% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 15.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWY pays once a year; QAT pays twice a year.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs -17.3% (price change plus payouts).
- EWY is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.60% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | QAT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $15.29 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 5.56% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 8.16% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $1.248 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.60% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | +17.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | +15.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 49/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | -17.3% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | -21.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 56.2M |
| Years paying | 25.2 | 11.6 |
| 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 | QAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 653.9 |
| Income per year | $135 | $816 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $68 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| QAT Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | $0.624 | Est. |
| QAT Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | $0.624 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYQAT
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 QAT?
QAT currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and QAT yields 5.56%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and QAT pay?
EWY pays once a year and QAT pays twice a year. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and QAT's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or QAT?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 15.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWY or QAT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and QAT 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.