COAL vs XOP
Range Global Coal ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
COAL
Range Global Coal ETF
TTM yield · Annual
XOP
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- COAL yields more today: 2.11% vs 1.57% (forward).
- COAL pays once a year; XOP pays every quarter.
- Over the last year XOP delivered the higher total return: +45.8% vs +41.9% (price change plus payouts).
- XOP is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 0.85% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | COAL | XOP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $28.45 | $190.71 |
| TTM yield | 2.11% | 1.70% |
| Forward yield | 2.11% | 1.57% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.60 | $2.992 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 30, 2026 (est.) | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.85% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +1.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +18.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 89/100 |
| 1-year total return | +41.9% | +45.8% |
| 1-year price return | +39.0% | +43.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 58.9M | 4.0B |
| Years paying | 1.7 | 20.0 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ 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
| COAL | XOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 351.5 | 52.4 |
| Income per year | $211 | $157 |
| Income per month (avg) | $18 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model COAL · Model XOP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COAL Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.60 | Est. |
| XOP Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.748 | Est. |
| XOP Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.748 | Est. |
| XOP Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.748 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
COALXOP
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, COAL or XOP?
COAL currently has the higher trailing yield: COAL yields 2.11% and XOP yields 1.70%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do COAL and XOP pay?
COAL pays once a year and XOP pays every quarter. COAL's next ex-date is Dec 30, 2026 and XOP's is Sep 21, 2026.
Is COAL or XOP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. COAL and XOP 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.