BILT vs IGF
iShares Infrastructure Active ETF compared with iShares Global Infrastructure ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BILT
iShares Infrastructure Active ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IGF
iShares Global Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IGF yields more today: 2.89% vs 1.41% (forward).
- BILT pays every quarter; IGF pays twice a year.
- Over the last year IGF delivered the higher total return: +8.9% vs +8.3% (price change plus payouts).
- IGF is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.60% expense ratio.
- IGF has the steadier distribution: consistency 77/100 vs 62/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BILT | IGF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $27.58 | $64.62 |
| TTM yield | 1.51% | 2.99% |
| Forward yield | 1.41% | 2.89% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.388 | $1.868 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +5.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +9.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 62/100 | 77/100 |
| 1-year total return | +8.3% | +8.9% |
| 1-year price return | +6.7% | +5.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 110.6M | 10.1B |
| Years paying | 1.1 | 18.8 |
| Sector / category | Infrastructure | Infrastructure |
✓ 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
| BILT | IGF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 362.5 | 154.8 |
| Income per year | $141 | $289 |
| Income per month (avg) | $12 | $24 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BILT · Model IGF
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILT Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.097 | Est. |
| BILT Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.097 | Est. |
| BILT Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.097 | Est. |
| IGF Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.934 | Est. |
| IGF Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.934 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BILTIGF
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, BILT or IGF?
IGF currently has the higher trailing yield: BILT yields 1.51% and IGF yields 2.99%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BILT and IGF pay?
BILT pays every quarter and IGF pays twice a year. BILT's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and IGF's is Dec 14, 2026.
Is BILT or IGF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BILT and IGF 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.