ARKQ vs IJK
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF compared with iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ARKQ
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
IJK
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IJK yields more today: 0.47% vs 0.25% (forward).
- IJK has grown its payout faster: 6.1%/yr vs -14.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Over the last year ARKQ delivered the higher total return: +25.1% vs +19.9% (price change plus payouts).
- IJK is cheaper to own: 0.16% vs 0.75% expense ratio.
- IJK has the steadier distribution: consistency 70/100 vs 58/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ARKQ | IJK |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $122.25 | $113.45 |
| TTM yield | 0.25% | 0.54% |
| Forward yield | — | 0.47% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.306 | $0.536 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -13.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -14.1% | +6.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 58/100 | 70/100 |
| 1-year total return | +25.1% | +19.9% |
| 1-year price return | +24.8% | +19.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.9B | 10.7B |
| Years paying | 10.7 | 25.7 |
| Sector / category | Mid-Cap Growth | Mid-Cap Growth |
✓ 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
| ARKQ | IJK | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 81.8 | 88.1 |
| Income per year | $25 | $47 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ARKQ · Model IJK
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKQ: no schedule to project | |||
| IJK Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.134 | Est. |
| IJK Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.134 | Est. |
| IJK Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.134 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ARKQIJK
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, ARKQ or IJK?
IJK currently has the higher trailing yield: ARKQ yields 0.25% and IJK yields 0.54%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, ARKQ or IJK?
IJK has grown its payout faster: 6.1%/yr vs -14.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is ARKQ or IJK better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ARKQ and IJK 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.