EWZ vs QAT
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF compared with iShares MSCI Qatar ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
QAT
iShares MSCI Qatar ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- QAT yields more today: 8.16% vs 1.55% (forward).
- QAT has grown its payout faster: 15.1%/yr vs 10.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year EWZ delivered the higher total return: +42.1% vs -17.3% (price change plus payouts).
- EWZ is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.60% expense ratio.
- QAT has the steadier distribution: consistency 49/100 vs 37/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWZ | QAT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $42.59 | $15.29 |
| TTM yield | 3.44% | 5.56% |
| Forward yield | 1.55% | 8.16% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.662 | $1.248 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 10, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% | 0.60% |
| 1-year payout growth | -8.9% | +17.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.2% | +15.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 37/100 | 49/100 |
| 1-year total return | +42.1% | -17.3% |
| 1-year price return | +37.4% | -21.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 8.6B | 56.2M |
| Years paying | 26.2 | 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
| EWZ | QAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 234.8 | 653.9 |
| Income per year | $155 | $816 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $68 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWZ Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.331 | Est. |
| EWZ Jun 6, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | $0.331 | 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
EWZQAT
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, EWZ or QAT?
QAT currently has the higher trailing yield: EWZ yields 3.44% and QAT yields 5.56%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWZ and QAT pay?
EWZ pays twice a year and QAT pays twice a year. EWZ's next ex-date is Dec 10, 2026 and QAT's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EWZ or QAT?
QAT has grown its payout faster: 15.1%/yr vs 10.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is EWZ or QAT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWZ 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.