CGMM vs IWR
Capital Group U.S. Small and Mid Cap ETF compared with iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CGMM
Capital Group U.S. Small and Mid Cap ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IWR
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IWR yields more today: 1.03% vs 0.24% (forward).
- CGMM pays twice a year; IWR pays every quarter.
- Over the last year IWR delivered the higher total return: +17.7% vs +16.1% (price change plus payouts).
- IWR is cheaper to own: 0.18% vs 0.51% expense ratio.
- IWR has the steadier distribution: consistency 82/100 vs 58/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CGMM | IWR |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $32.70 | $111.83 |
| TTM yield | 0.38% | 1.13% |
| Forward yield | 0.24% | 1.03% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.08 | $1.156 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 29, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.51% | 0.18% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +3.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +9.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 58/100 | 82/100 |
| 1-year total return | +16.1% | +17.7% |
| 1-year price return | +15.7% | +16.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.7B | 56.8B |
| Years paying | 1.2 | 24.9 |
| Sector / category | Mid-Cap Blend | Mid-Cap 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
| CGMM | IWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 305.8 | 89.4 |
| Income per year | $24 | $103 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CGMM · Model IWR
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGMM Dec 29, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.04 | Est. |
| CGMM Jun 29, 2027 | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.04 | Est. |
| IWR Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.289 | Est. |
| IWR Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.289 | Est. |
| IWR Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.289 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CGMMIWR
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, CGMM or IWR?
IWR currently has the higher trailing yield: CGMM yields 0.38% and IWR yields 1.13%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CGMM and IWR pay?
CGMM pays twice a year and IWR pays every quarter. CGMM's next ex-date is Dec 29, 2026 and IWR's is Sep 14, 2026.
Is CGMM or IWR better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CGMM and IWR 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.