AOK vs FARX
iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF compared with Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AOK
iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
FARX
Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- AOK yields more today: 3.50% vs 1.55% (forward).
- AOK pays every month; FARX pays every quarter.
- Over the last year FARX delivered the higher total return: +13.2% vs +4.4% (price change plus payouts).
- AOK is cheaper to own: 0.15% vs 0.95% expense ratio.
- FARX has the steadier distribution: consistency 67/100 vs 43/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AOK | FARX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $40.50 | $29.86 |
| TTM yield | 3.50% | 0.59% |
| Forward yield | 3.50% | 1.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.419 | $0.464 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 1, 2026 (est.) | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% | 0.95% |
| 1-year payout growth | +42.5% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +17.8% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 43/100 | 67/100 |
| 1-year total return | +4.4% | +13.2% |
| 1-year price return | +0.8% | +12.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 818.6M | 15.8M |
| Years paying | 17.8 | 1.8 |
| Sector / category | Global Conservative Allocation | Global Conservative Allocation |
✓ 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
| AOK | FARX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 246.9 | 334.9 |
| Income per year | $350 | $155 |
| Income per month (avg) | $29 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AOK · Model FARX
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOK Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.1183 | Est. |
| AOK Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.1182 | Est. |
| AOK Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.1182 | Est. |
| FARX Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.116 | Est. |
| FARX Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.116 | Est. |
| FARX Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.116 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AOKFARX
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, AOK or FARX?
AOK currently has the higher trailing yield: AOK yields 3.50% and FARX yields 0.59%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AOK and FARX pay?
AOK pays every month and FARX pays every quarter. AOK's next ex-date is Nov 1, 2026 and FARX's is Dec 28, 2026.
Is AOK or FARX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AOK and FARX 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.