CNEQ vs IWF
Alger Concentrated Equity ETF compared with iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CNEQ
Alger Concentrated Equity ETF
TTM yield · Annual
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- CNEQ yields more today: 0.45% vs 0.35% (forward).
- CNEQ pays once a year; IWF pays every quarter.
- Over the last year CNEQ delivered the higher total return: +26.3% vs +10.8% (price change plus payouts).
- IWF is cheaper to own: 0.18% vs 0.56% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CNEQ | IWF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $40.26 | $123.02 |
| TTM yield | 0.45% | 0.35% |
| Forward yield | 0.45% | 0.35% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.18 | $0.428 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.56% | 0.18% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -2.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +3.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 86/100 |
| 1-year total return | +26.3% | +10.8% |
| 1-year price return | +25.7% | +10.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.4B | 125.5B |
| Years paying | 1.7 | 26.2 |
| Sector / category | Large Growth | Large Growth |
✓ 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
| CNEQ | IWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 248.4 | 81.3 |
| Income per year | $45 | $35 |
| Income per month (avg) | $4 | $3 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CNEQ · Model IWF
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNEQ Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.18 | Est. |
| IWF Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.107 | Est. |
| IWF Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.107 | Est. |
| IWF Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.107 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CNEQIWF
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, CNEQ or IWF?
CNEQ currently has the higher trailing yield: CNEQ yields 0.45% and IWF yields 0.35%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CNEQ and IWF pay?
CNEQ pays once a year and IWF pays every quarter. CNEQ's next ex-date is Dec 18, 2026 and IWF's is Sep 14, 2026.
Is CNEQ or IWF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CNEQ and IWF 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.