FHEQ vs HEDG
Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF compared with Equable Shares Hedged Equity ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FHEQ
Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
HEDG
Equable Shares Hedged Equity ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- HEDG yields more today: 1.99% vs 0.68% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- FHEQ is cheaper to own: 0.48% vs 0.96% expense ratio.
- FHEQ has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 48/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FHEQ | HEDG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $33.68 | $30.97 |
| TTM yield | 0.59% | 2.76% |
| Forward yield | 0.68% | 1.99% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.228 | $0.616 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.48% | 0.96% |
| 1-year payout growth | -6.2% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 80/100 | 48/100 |
| 1-year total return | +10.4% | — |
| 1-year price return | +9.8% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 985.6M | 457.4M |
| Years paying | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Sector / category | Equity Hedged | Equity Hedged |
✓ 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
| FHEQ | HEDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 296.9 | 322.9 |
| Income per year | $68 | $199 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $17 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FHEQ · Model HEDG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHEQ Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.057 | Est. |
| FHEQ Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.057 | Est. |
| FHEQ Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.057 | Est. |
| HEDG Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.154 | Est. |
| HEDG Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.154 | Est. |
| HEDG Jun 24, 2027 | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.154 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FHEQHEDG
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, FHEQ or HEDG?
HEDG currently has the higher trailing yield: FHEQ yields 0.59% and HEDG yields 2.76%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FHEQ and HEDG pay?
FHEQ pays every quarter and HEDG pays every quarter. FHEQ's next ex-date is Dec 18, 2026 and HEDG's is Dec 24, 2026.
Is FHEQ or HEDG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FHEQ and HEDG 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.