EIPX vs VDE
FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF compared with Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EIPX
FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
VDE
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- EIPX yields more today: 2.86% vs 2.27% (forward).
- EIPX has grown its payout faster: 3.4%/yr vs 3.3%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year VDE delivered the higher total return: +46.8% vs +31.1% (price change plus payouts).
- VDE is cheaper to own: 0.09% vs 0.95% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EIPX | VDE |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $33.65 | $182.24 |
| TTM yield | 2.60% | 2.21% |
| Forward yield | 2.86% | 2.27% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.964 | $4.128 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.09% |
| 1-year payout growth | +3.4% | +3.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +10.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 3 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 90/100 | 94/100 |
| 1-year total return | +31.1% | +46.8% |
| 1-year price return | +27.8% | +43.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 584.0M | 13.1B |
| Years paying | 3.7 | 21.7 |
| 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
| EIPX | VDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 297.2 | 54.9 |
| Income per year | $286 | $227 |
| Income per month (avg) | $24 | $19 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EIPX · Model VDE
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIPX Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.241 | Est. |
| EIPX Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.241 | Est. |
| EIPX Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.241 | Est. |
| VDE Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $1.032 | Est. |
| VDE Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $1.032 | Est. |
| VDE Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $1.032 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EIPXVDE
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, EIPX or VDE?
EIPX currently has the higher trailing yield: EIPX yields 2.60% and VDE yields 2.21%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EIPX and VDE pay?
EIPX pays every quarter and VDE pays every quarter. EIPX's next ex-date is Sep 24, 2026 and VDE's is Sep 23, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, EIPX or VDE?
EIPX has grown its payout faster: 3.4%/yr vs 3.3%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is EIPX or VDE better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EIPX and VDE 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.