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iShares is one of the largest ETF providers globally, known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of exchange-traded funds across multiple asset classes and investment strategies. The company operates 215 funds spanning 15 distinct families, including popular offerings in dividend income, covered call strategies, bonds, equities, ESG-focused investments, and factor-based approaches, with widely-held tickers like AGG (bond), ACWI (global equity), and AOA (allocation). iShares is characterized by its comprehensive fund ecosystem that serves both core portfolio holdings and specialized investment strategies, making it a prominent player for investors seeking both traditional and alternative income-generating ETF solutions.
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Invesco is a major player in the ETF space known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of 71 funds spanning multiple investment themes and strategies. Their portfolio spans income-focused funds, factor-based equity strategies, commodity exposure, digital assets, ESG investing, and the popular Invesco QQQ family tracking the Nasdaq-100, serving both income-seeking and growth-oriented investors. The issuer is particularly recognized for specialized offerings like BulletShares (laddered bond funds), sector rotation strategies, and thematic investing options, making it a comprehensive choice for investors seeking varied exposures beyond traditional index funds.
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Seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, providing exposure to large- and mid-capitalization Korean equities.
Track the Nasdaq-100 Index, which includes 100 of the largest non-financial Nasdaq stocks.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
05/09/2000
03/10/1999
Beta
2.4
1.24
Last dividend
$2.0370
$0.7941
Ex-dividend date
12/15/2026
12/21/2026
Bottom lineChoose EWY if you want higher current income (1.25% vs 0.45% for QQQ). Choose QQQ if you want a growth tilt and can accept bigger swings for higher upside.
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Total returns
EWY has outpaced QQQ over the trailing twelve months, posting a 128.59% total return against 27.41%. The picture flips over 10 years, though — QQQ has compounded at 21.08% a year, ahead of EWY at 13.76%. QQQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 20.3% against 36.0% for EWY. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 16, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since May 2000” measures every fund from May 12, 2000 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF) and QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) are both dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
EWY offers the higher yield at 1.25% vs 0.45% for QQQ. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
QQQ is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.18% compared to 0.59%.
They track different benchmarks: EWY is linked to MSCI Korea 25/50 Index while QQQ tracks Nasdaq-100 Index, which means their performance drivers differ.
QQQ is the larger fund by assets ($481B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose EWY
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
Want higher current income — EWY yields 1.25% vs 0.45% for QQQ.
Want broad equity exposure.
Choose QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust
Want a growth tilt and can accept larger swings for more upside.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.18% expense ratio vs 0.59% for EWY.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 1.2 vs 2.4 for EWY.
Not sure? Use the income calculator and snapshot above to weigh these trade-offs against your own goals.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, EWY would generate roughly $10.42/month, while QQQ would produce $3.75/month, at current distribution rates.
EWY yield1.25%
QQQ yield0.45%
Monthly diff on $10K$6.67
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, EWY would cost approximately $590 in fees vs $180 for QQQ (simplified, not compounded). The $410.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
EWY ER0.59%
QQQ ER0.18%
Strategy & risk
EWY tracks MSCI Korea 25/50 Index with an international approach, while QQQ tracks Nasdaq-100 Index with a growth approach. Beta is 2.4 for EWY and 1.24 for QQQ, indicating QQQ is less volatile relative to the market.
EWY beta2.4
QQQ beta1.24
Fund details
EWY is managed by iShares (launched 05/09/2000) with $23.4B in assets. QQQ is managed by Invesco (launched 03/10/1999) with $481B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EWY or QQQ better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. EWY currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between EWY and QQQ?
EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF) tracks MSCI Korea 25/50 Index with an international approach, while QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) tracks Nasdaq-100 Index with a growth approach. They are issued by iShares and Invesco respectively.
Can I hold both EWY and QQQ?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, EWY or QQQ?
EWY has an expense ratio of 0.59% while QQQ charges 0.18%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in EWY vs QQQ generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in EWY would generate roughly $10.42 per month ($125.00 annually). The same in QQQ would produce about $3.75 per month ($45.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, EWY or QQQ?
EWY has outpaced QQQ over the trailing twelve months, posting a 128.59% total return against 27.41%. The picture flips over 10 years, though — QQQ has compounded at 21.08% a year, ahead of EWY at 13.76%. QQQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 20.3% against 36.0% for EWY. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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