DFGX vs IAGG
Dimensional International Core Fixed Income ETF compared with iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DFGX
Dimensional International Core Fixed Income ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IAGG
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- IAGG yields more today: 7.65% vs 1.54% (forward).
- DFGX pays every quarter; IAGG pays every month.
- Over the last year DFGX delivered the higher total return: -1.4% vs -1.6% (price change plus payouts).
- IAGG is cheaper to own: 0.07% vs 0.20% expense ratio.
- IAGG has the steadier distribution: consistency 28/100 vs 3/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DFGX | IAGG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $51.56 | $49.40 |
| TTM yield | 3.19% | 2.08% |
| Forward yield | 1.54% | 7.65% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.796 | $3.78 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Jan 5, 2027 (est.) | Nov 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.20% | 0.07% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 3/100 | 28/100 |
| 1-year total return | -1.4% | -1.6% |
| 1-year price return | -4.4% | -3.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.8B | 11.8B |
| Years paying | 2.9 | 10.5 |
| Sector / category | Global Bond-USD Hedged | Global Bond-USD Hedged |
✓ 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
| DFGX | IAGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 193.9 | 202.4 |
| Income per year | $154 | $765 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $64 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model DFGX · Model IAGG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFGX Jan 5, 2027 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.199 | Est. |
| DFGX Mar 23, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.199 | Est. |
| DFGX Jun 8, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.199 | Est. |
| IAGG Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | $0.315 | Est. |
| IAGG Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.315 | Est. |
| IAGG Feb 13, 2027 | Feb 27, 2027 | $0.315 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
DFGXIAGG
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, DFGX or IAGG?
DFGX currently has the higher trailing yield: DFGX yields 3.19% and IAGG yields 2.08%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DFGX and IAGG pay?
DFGX pays every quarter and IAGG pays every month. DFGX's next ex-date is Jan 5, 2027 and IAGG's is Nov 15, 2026.
Is DFGX or IAGG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DFGX and IAGG 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.