BKGI vs IGF
Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF compared with iShares Global Infrastructure ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BKGI
Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IGF
iShares Global Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IGF yields more today: 2.89% vs 2.74% (forward).
- IGF has grown its payout faster: 5.3%/yr vs 2.7%/yr over the last 1 year.
- BKGI pays every quarter; IGF pays twice a year.
- Over the last year BKGI delivered the higher total return: +10.4% vs +8.9% (price change plus payouts).
- IGF is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.55% expense ratio.
- IGF has the steadier distribution: consistency 77/100 vs 60/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BKGI | IGF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $41.70 | $64.62 |
| TTM yield | 3.10% | 2.99% |
| Forward yield | 2.74% | 2.89% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.144 | $1.868 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 31, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.55% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | +2.7% | +5.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +9.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 60/100 | 77/100 |
| 1-year total return | +10.4% | +8.9% |
| 1-year price return | +7.1% | +5.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.9B | 10.1B |
| Years paying | 3.8 | 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
| BKGI | IGF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 239.8 | 154.8 |
| Income per year | $274 | $289 |
| Income per month (avg) | $23 | $24 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BKGI · Model IGF
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKGI Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.286 | Est. |
| BKGI Apr 1, 2027 | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.286 | Est. |
| BKGI Jul 1, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.286 | 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
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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, BKGI or IGF?
BKGI currently has the higher trailing yield: BKGI yields 3.10% and IGF yields 2.99%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BKGI and IGF pay?
BKGI pays every quarter and IGF pays twice a year. BKGI's next ex-date is Dec 31, 2026 and IGF's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, BKGI or IGF?
IGF has grown its payout faster: 5.3%/yr vs 2.7%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is BKGI or IGF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BKGI 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.