FHEQ vs JHDG
Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF compared with John Hancock Hedged Equity ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FHEQ
Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
JHDG
John Hancock Hedged Equity ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FHEQ yields more today: 0.68% vs 0.32% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- FHEQ is cheaper to own: 0.48% vs 0.49% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FHEQ | JHDG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $33.34 | $27.85 |
| TTM yield | 0.59% | 0.18% |
| Forward yield | 0.68% | 0.32% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.228 | $0.088 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) | Dec 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.48% | 0.49% |
| 1-year payout growth | -6.2% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 80/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +9.3% | — |
| 1-year price return | +8.7% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 985.6M | 119.5M |
| Years paying | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| 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 | JHDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 299.9 | 359.1 |
| Income per year | $68 | $32 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $3 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FHEQ · Model JHDG
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. |
| JHDG Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.022 | Est. |
| JHDG Apr 4, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | $0.022 | Est. |
| JHDG Jul 7, 2027 | Jul 21, 2027 | $0.022 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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 JHDG?
FHEQ currently has the higher trailing yield: FHEQ yields 0.59% and JHDG yields 0.18%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FHEQ and JHDG pay?
FHEQ pays every quarter and JHDG pays every quarter. FHEQ's next ex-date is Dec 18, 2026 and JHDG's is Dec 31, 2026.
Is FHEQ or JHDG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FHEQ and JHDG 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.