CRAK vs IXC
VanEck Oil Refiners ETF compared with iShares Global Energy ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CRAK
VanEck Oil Refiners ETF
TTM yield · Annual
IXC
iShares Global Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IXC yields more today: 2.48% vs 1.17% (forward).
- IXC has grown its payout faster: 9.0%/yr vs 2.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- CRAK pays once a year; IXC pays twice a year.
- Over the last year CRAK delivered the higher total return: +85.4% vs +42.9% (price change plus payouts).
- IXC is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.61% expense ratio.
- IXC has the steadier distribution: consistency 78/100 vs 49/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CRAK | IXC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $64.79 | $58.41 |
| TTM yield | 1.17% | 2.69% |
| Forward yield | 1.17% | 2.48% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.756 | $1.448 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.61% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | -50.9% | +1.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +2.8% | +9.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 49/100 | 78/100 |
| 1-year total return | +85.4% | +42.9% |
| 1-year price return | +83.3% | +39.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 452.4M | 2.8B |
| Years paying | 10.7 | 24.7 |
| 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
| CRAK | IXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 154.3 | 171.2 |
| Income per year | $117 | $248 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $21 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CRAK · Model IXC
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAK Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.756 | Est. |
| IXC Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.724 | Est. |
| IXC Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.724 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CRAKIXC
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, CRAK or IXC?
IXC currently has the higher trailing yield: CRAK yields 1.17% and IXC yields 2.69%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CRAK and IXC pay?
CRAK pays once a year and IXC pays twice a year. CRAK's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and IXC's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, CRAK or IXC?
IXC has grown its payout faster: 9.0%/yr vs 2.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is CRAK or IXC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CRAK and IXC 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.