ARKQ vs IMCG
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF compared with iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ARKQ
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
IMCG
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IMCG yields more today: 0.43% vs 0.25% (forward).
- IMCG has grown its payout faster: 39.9%/yr vs -14.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Over the last year ARKQ delivered the higher total return: +25.1% vs +18.3% (price change plus payouts).
- IMCG is cheaper to own: 0.06% vs 0.75% expense ratio.
- IMCG has the steadier distribution: consistency 79/100 vs 58/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ARKQ | IMCG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $122.25 | $96.45 |
| TTM yield | 0.25% | 0.62% |
| Forward yield | — | 0.43% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.306 | $0.416 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.06% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -1.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -14.1% | +39.9% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 58/100 | 79/100 |
| 1-year total return | +25.1% | +18.3% |
| 1-year price return | +24.8% | +17.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.9B | 4.1B |
| Years paying | 10.7 | 21.7 |
| 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 | IMCG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 81.8 | 103.7 |
| Income per year | $25 | $43 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ARKQ · Model IMCG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKQ: no schedule to project | |||
| IMCG Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.104 | Est. |
| IMCG Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.104 | Est. |
| IMCG Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.104 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ARKQIMCG
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 IMCG?
IMCG currently has the higher trailing yield: ARKQ yields 0.25% and IMCG yields 0.62%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, ARKQ or IMCG?
IMCG has grown its payout faster: 39.9%/yr vs -14.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is ARKQ or IMCG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ARKQ and IMCG 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.