ESLG vs IWF
Eventide Large Cap Growth ETF compared with iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ESLG
Eventide Large Cap Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- ESLG yields more today: 0.49% vs 0.36% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year ESLG delivered the higher total return: +13.3% vs +3.6% (price change plus payouts).
- IWF is cheaper to own: 0.18% vs 0.39% expense ratio.
- IWF has the steadier distribution: consistency 86/100 vs 59/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ESLG | IWF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $28.36 | $120.85 |
| TTM yield | 0.28% | 0.36% |
| Forward yield | 0.49% | 0.36% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.14 | $0.436 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.39% | 0.18% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +4.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +3.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 59/100 | 86/100 |
| 1-year total return | +13.3% | +3.6% |
| 1-year price return | +13.0% | +3.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 25.5M | 127.7B |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 26.3 |
| 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
| ESLG | IWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 352.6 | 82.7 |
| Income per year | $49 | $36 |
| Income per month (avg) | $4 | $3 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ESLG · Model IWF
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESLG Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.035 | Est. |
| ESLG Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.035 | Est. |
| ESLG Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.035 | Est. |
| IWF Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.109 | Est. |
| IWF Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.109 | Est. |
| IWF Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.109 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ESLGIWF
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, ESLG or IWF?
IWF currently has the higher trailing yield: ESLG yields 0.28% and IWF yields 0.36%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do ESLG and IWF pay?
ESLG pays every quarter and IWF pays every quarter. ESLG's next ex-date is Dec 28, 2026 and IWF's is Dec 15, 2026.
Is ESLG or IWF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ESLG 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.