BPAY vs IYF
iShares FinTech Active ETF compared with iShares U.S. Financials ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BPAY
iShares FinTech Active ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IYF
iShares U.S. Financials ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IYF yields more today: 1.28% vs 1.17% (forward).
- IYF has grown its payout faster: 22.5%/yr vs 0.0%/yr over the last 1 year.
- BPAY pays twice a year; IYF pays every quarter.
- IYF has the longer streak of annual increases: 5 years vs 1.
- Over the last year IYF delivered the higher total return: +4.4% vs -22.7% (price change plus payouts).
- IYF is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.55% expense ratio.
- IYF has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 47/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BPAY | IYF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $24.68 | $130.23 |
| TTM yield | 0.59% | 1.49% |
| Forward yield | 1.17% | 1.28% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.29 | $1.672 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 17, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.55% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | +0.0% | +22.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +12.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 5 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 47/100 | 80/100 |
| 1-year total return | -22.7% | +4.4% |
| 1-year price return | -23.1% | +2.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 8.8M | 3.8B |
| Years paying | 3.9 | 26.3 |
| Sector / category | Financial | Financial |
✓ 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
| BPAY | IYF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 405.1 | 76.8 |
| Income per year | $117 | $128 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $11 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BPAY · Model IYF
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPAY Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.145 | Est. |
| BPAY Jun 20, 2027 | Jul 4, 2027 | $0.145 | Est. |
| IYF Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.418 | Est. |
| IYF Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.418 | Est. |
| IYF Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.418 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BPAYIYF
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, BPAY or IYF?
IYF currently has the higher trailing yield: BPAY yields 0.59% and IYF yields 1.49%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BPAY and IYF pay?
BPAY pays twice a year and IYF pays every quarter. BPAY's next ex-date is Dec 17, 2026 and IYF's is Dec 15, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, BPAY or IYF?
IYF has grown its payout faster: 22.5%/yr vs 0.0%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is BPAY or IYF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BPAY and IYF 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.