EWY vs VPL
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF compared with Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
TTM yield · Annual
VPL
Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VPL yields more today: 8.90% vs 1.35% (forward).
- EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 5.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- EWY pays once a year; VPL pays every quarter.
- Over the last year EWY delivered the higher total return: +91.4% vs +26.5% (price change plus payouts).
- VPL is cheaper to own: 0.07% vs 0.59% expense ratio.
- EWY has the steadier distribution: consistency 56/100 vs 5/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWY | VPL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $151.26 | $108.67 |
| TTM yield | 1.35% | 2.23% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 8.90% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.037 | $9.676 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.07% |
| 1-year payout growth | +56.9% | -1.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +26.5% | +5.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 56/100 | 5/100 |
| 1-year total return | +91.4% | +26.5% |
| 1-year price return | +88.8% | +23.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 26.2B | 13.5B |
| Years paying | 25.2 | 20.8 |
| 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 | VPL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 66.1 | 92.0 |
| Income per year | $135 | $890 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $74 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWY Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.037 | Est. |
| VPL Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $2.419 | Est. |
| VPL Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $2.419 | Est. |
| VPL Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $2.419 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWYVPL
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 VPL?
VPL currently has the higher trailing yield: EWY yields 1.35% and VPL yields 2.23%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWY and VPL pay?
EWY pays once a year and VPL pays every quarter. EWY's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and VPL's is Dec 18, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWY or VPL?
EWY has grown its payout faster: 26.5%/yr vs 5.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWY or VPL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWY and VPL 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.