AOM vs CEFZ
iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF compared with RiverNorth Active Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AOM
iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
CEFZ
RiverNorth Active Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- CEFZ yields more today: 10.46% vs 2.46% (forward).
- AOM pays every quarter; CEFZ pays every month.
- AOM has the longer streak of annual increases: 5 years vs 0.
- Over the last year AOM delivered the higher total return: +5.5% vs +5.3% (price change plus payouts).
- AOM is cheaper to own: 0.15% vs 2.82% expense ratio.
- CEFZ has the steadier distribution: consistency 98/100 vs 71/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AOM | CEFZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $48.66 | $7.81 |
| TTM yield | 3.18% | 10.46% |
| Forward yield | 2.46% | 10.46% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.196 | $0.817 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Jan 1, 2027 (est.) | Oct 29, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% | 2.82% |
| 1-year payout growth | +9.4% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +17.5% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 5 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 71/100 | 98/100 |
| 1-year total return | +5.5% | +5.3% |
| 1-year price return | +2.3% | -4.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.9B | 40.5M |
| Years paying | 17.8 | 1.1 |
| Sector / category | Global Moderately Conservative Allocation | Global Moderately 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
| AOM | CEFZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 205.5 | 1,280.4 |
| Income per year | $246 | $1,046 |
| Income per month (avg) | $20 | $87 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AOM · Model CEFZ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOM Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.299 | Est. |
| AOM Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | $0.299 | Est. |
| AOM Jul 2, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 | $0.299 | Est. |
| CEFZ Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.0681 | Est. |
| CEFZ Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 12, 2026 | $0.0681 | Est. |
| CEFZ Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.0681 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AOMCEFZ
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, AOM or CEFZ?
CEFZ currently has the higher trailing yield: AOM yields 3.18% and CEFZ yields 10.46%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AOM and CEFZ pay?
AOM pays every quarter and CEFZ pays every month. AOM's next ex-date is Jan 1, 2027 and CEFZ's is Oct 29, 2026.
Is AOM or CEFZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AOM and CEFZ 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.