BESF vs XOP
Bastion Energy ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BESF
Bastion Energy ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
XOP
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- XOP yields more today: 1.50% vs 0.38% (forward).
- Over the last year XOP delivered the higher total return: +54.9% vs +37.6% (price change plus payouts).
- XOP is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 0.81% expense ratio.
- XOP has the steadier distribution: consistency 89/100 vs 32/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BESF | XOP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $39.92 | $201.69 |
| TTM yield | 0.38% | 1.55% |
| Forward yield | — | 1.50% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.153 | $3.028 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.81% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -2.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +18.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 32/100 | 89/100 |
| 1-year total return | +37.6% | +54.9% |
| 1-year price return | +37.0% | +52.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 32.2M | 3.6B |
| Years paying | 1.1 | 20.1 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ 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
| BESF | XOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 250.5 | 49.6 |
| Income per year | $38 | $150 |
| Income per month (avg) | $3 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BESF · Model XOP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESF: no schedule to project | |||
| XOP Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
| XOP Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
| XOP Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BESFXOP
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, BESF or XOP?
XOP currently has the higher trailing yield: BESF yields 0.38% and XOP yields 1.55%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Is BESF or XOP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BESF and XOP 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.