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Best International Dividend ETFs by Country 2026

Compare dividend yields across country-specific ETFs. Find the highest-paying international dividend ETFs.

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EZA
EZA
NYSE
↘ -0.17%

iShares MSCI South Africa ETF

Price
R71.56
YTD
+6.90%
Expense
0.59%
Yield
4.20%
Country/Region 🇿🇦 South Africa ⏱ Very High
2
NORW
NORW
NYSE
↗ 0.91%

Global X MSCI Norway ETF

Price
kr37.19
YTD
+5.80%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
4.50%
Country/Region 🇳🇴 Norway ⏱ Moderate
3
EWP
EWP
NYSE
↘ -0.75%

iShares MSCI Spain ETF

Price
€62.41
YTD
+10.50%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
4.20%
Country/Region 🇪🇸 Spain ⏱ High
4
EWI
EWI
NYSE
↘ -1.22%

iShares MSCI Italy ETF

Price
€62.18
YTD
+12.80%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
3.85%
Country/Region 🇮🇹 Italy ⏱ High
5
EWG
EWG
NYSE
↗ 0.59%

iShares MSCI Germany ETF

Price
€44.58
YTD
+14.85%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
2.15%
Country/Region 🇩🇪 Germany ⏱ High
6
EWU
EWU
NYSE
↘ -0.47%

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

Price
£48.63
YTD
+9.85%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
3.85%
Country/Region 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ⏱ Medium
7
EWJ
EWJ
NYSE
↗ 0.43%

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

Price
¥95.84
YTD
+12.45%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
1.65%
Country/Region 🇯🇵 Japan ⏱ Medium
8
EWA
EWA
NYSE
↘ -0.13%

iShares MSCI Australia ETF

Price
A$30.11
YTD
+8.95%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
3.65%
Country/Region 🇦🇺 Australia ⏱ Medium
9
EWC
EWC
NYSE
↗ 0.05%

iShares MSCI Canada ETF

Price
C$62.26
YTD
+7.85%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
2.55%
Country/Region 🇨🇦 Canada ⏱ Medium
10
EWY
EWY
NYSE
↗ 1.65%

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF

Price
₩182.14
YTD
+9.85%
Expense
0.58%
Yield
1.45%
Country/Region 🇰🇷 South Korea ⏱ High

Frequently asked questions

What is the iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA)?

The iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (EZA) provides exposure to South African equities, giving investors access to the most developed economy in Africa. It has a yield of 4.2% and a year-to-date return of 6.9%.

Who manages the EZA ETF?

EZA is managed by BlackRock.

What are the top sectors in EZA?

EZA primarily includes financials, mining, and consumer sectors from South Africa.

What is the Global X MSCI Norway ETF (NORW)?

NORW tracks Norwegian equities, focusing on sectors like oil, gas, and finance. Norway is known for its sovereign wealth fund and strong dividend culture.

What is the dividend yield of NORW?

NORW has a dividend yield of 4.5%.

Which ETF provides exposure to Spanish equities?

The iShares MSCI Spain ETF (EWP) provides exposure to Spain, including banking, utilities, retail, and global brands like Zara.

What is the YTD return of EWP?

EWP has a year-to-date return of 10.5%.

Which ETF tracks Italian equities?

iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI) tracks Italian equities with exposure to luxury, banking, and industrial sectors.

What is the expense ratio of EWI?

EWI has an expense ratio of 0.5%.

Which ETF gives exposure to Germany's equity market?

iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) provides access to Germany's market, including automotive, industrial, and technology companies.

What is the yield of EWG?

EWG has a yield of 2.15%.

Which ETF focuses on UK equities?

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) provides exposure to the UK market, including energy, financials, healthcare, and consumer sectors.

What is the YTD return of EWU?

EWU has a year-to-date return of 9.85%.

Which ETF tracks Japanese stocks?

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) provides broad exposure to large and mid-cap stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

What is the dividend yield of EWJ?

EWJ has a dividend yield of 1.65%.

Which ETF provides exposure to Australian equities?

iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) tracks Australian equities, focusing on mining, banking, and healthcare sectors.

What is the price of EWA?

EWA is priced at $28.10 per share.

Which ETF provides access to Canadian equities?

iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC) offers exposure to Canadian banks, energy, and mining sectors.

What is the AUM of EWC?

EWC has an assets under management (AUM) of $4.2 billion.

Which ETF focuses on South Korean equities?

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) provides exposure to the South Korean market, heavily concentrated in Samsung and the semiconductor industry.

What is the expense ratio of EWY?

EWY has an expense ratio of 0.58%.

How do I choose the best country ETF?

Consider factors such as dividend yield, expense ratio, market exposure, sector weighting, and your investment risk tolerance.

Are these ETFs suitable for long-term investing?

Yes, country ETFs like EZA, EWP, EWG, and others provide diversified exposure to equities and can be part of a long-term portfolio, but they carry market-specific risks.

Can I invest in these ETFs via a standard brokerage account?

Yes, all the ETFs listed (EZA, NORW, EWP, EWI, EWG, EWU, EWJ, EWA, EWC, EWY) trade on major US exchanges and can be bought through a standard brokerage account.