AQLT vs IOO
iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF compared with iShares Global 100 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AQLT
iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IOO
iShares Global 100 ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- AQLT yields more today: 1.08% vs 0.99% (forward).
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year IOO delivered the higher total return: +27.4% vs +23.6% (price change plus payouts).
- AQLT is cheaper to own: 0.20% vs 0.40% expense ratio.
- IOO has the steadier distribution: consistency 65/100 vs 44/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AQLT | IOO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $31.96 | $145.04 |
| TTM yield | 0.97% | 0.81% |
| Forward yield | 1.08% | 0.99% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.346 | $1.442 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 13, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.20% | 0.40% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +1.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +2.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 44/100 | 65/100 |
| 1-year total return | +23.6% | +27.4% |
| 1-year price return | +22.4% | +26.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 330.8M | 9.2B |
| Years paying | 1.7 | 25.7 |
| Sector / category | Global Large-Stock Blend | Global Large-Stock Blend |
✓ 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
| AQLT | IOO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 312.9 | 68.9 |
| Income per year | $108 | $99 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $8 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AQLT · Model IOO
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQLT Dec 13, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.173 | Est. |
| AQLT Jun 12, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.173 | Est. |
| IOO Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.721 | Est. |
| IOO Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.721 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AQLTIOO
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, AQLT or IOO?
AQLT currently has the higher trailing yield: AQLT yields 0.97% and IOO yields 0.81%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AQLT and IOO pay?
AQLT pays twice a year and IOO pays twice a year. AQLT's next ex-date is Dec 13, 2026 and IOO's is Dec 14, 2026.
Is AQLT or IOO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AQLT and IOO 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.