BGRN vs IVV
iShares USD Green Bond ETF compared with iShares Core S&P 500 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BGRN
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BGRN yields more today: 4.37% vs 1.04% (forward).
- BGRN pays every month; IVV pays every quarter.
- Over the last year IVV delivered the higher total return: +19.9% vs +1.8% (price change plus payouts).
- BGRN has the steadier distribution: consistency 99/100 vs 88/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BGRN | IVV |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $46.66 | $769.20 |
| TTM yield | 4.37% | 1.06% |
| Forward yield | 4.37% | 1.04% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.04 | $7.984 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | — | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +2.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | 4 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 99/100 | 88/100 |
| 1-year total return | +1.8% | +19.9% |
| 1-year price return | -2.5% | +18.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | — | 884.0B |
| Years paying | 7.7 | 26.2 |
| Sector / category | — | Large 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
| BGRN | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 214.3 | 13.0 |
| Income per year | $437 | $104 |
| Income per month (avg) | $36 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BGRN · Model IVV
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGRN Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.17 | Est. |
| BGRN Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.17 | Est. |
| BGRN Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.17 | Est. |
| IVV Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $1.996 | Est. |
| IVV Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.996 | Est. |
| IVV Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $1.996 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BGRNIVV
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, BGRN or IVV?
BGRN currently has the higher trailing yield: BGRN yields 4.37% and IVV yields 1.06%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BGRN and IVV pay?
BGRN pays every month and IVV pays every quarter. BGRN's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and IVV's is Sep 14, 2026.
Is BGRN or IVV better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BGRN and IVV 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.