ARKW vs IWP
ARK Next Generation Technology ETF compared with iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ARKW
ARK Next Generation Technology ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
IWP
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- ARKW yields more today: 1.52% vs 0.47% (forward).
- IWP has grown its payout faster: 10.6%/yr vs 4.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Over the last year IWP delivered the higher total return: -6.4% vs -9.9% (price change plus payouts).
- IWP is cheaper to own: 0.23% vs 0.76% expense ratio.
- IWP has the steadier distribution: consistency 76/100 vs 32/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ARKW | IWP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $154.89 | $132.81 |
| TTM yield | 1.52% | 0.40% |
| Forward yield | — | 0.47% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.352 | $0.62 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.76% | 0.23% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +12.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +4.4% | +10.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 32/100 | 76/100 |
| 1-year total return | -9.9% | -6.4% |
| 1-year price return | -11.3% | -6.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.0B | 19.3B |
| Years paying | 10.8 | 25.1 |
| 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
| ARKW | IWP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 64.6 | 75.3 |
| Income per year | $152 | $47 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ARKW · Model IWP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKW: no schedule to project | |||
| IWP Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.155 | Est. |
| IWP Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.155 | Est. |
| IWP Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.155 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ARKWIWP
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, ARKW or IWP?
ARKW currently has the higher trailing yield: ARKW yields 1.52% and IWP yields 0.40%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, ARKW or IWP?
IWP has grown its payout faster: 10.6%/yr vs 4.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is ARKW or IWP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ARKW and IWP 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.