FCOM vs IXP
Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF compared with iShares Global Comm Services ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FCOM
Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IXP
iShares Global Comm Services ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IXP yields more today: 1.46% vs 1.03% (forward).
- FCOM has grown its payout faster: 13.9%/yr vs 2.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- FCOM pays every quarter; IXP pays twice a year.
- Over the last year FCOM delivered the higher total return: -2.8% vs -9.4% (price change plus payouts).
- FCOM is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.37% expense ratio.
- FCOM has the steadier distribution: consistency 81/100 vs 51/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FCOM | IXP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $68.29 | $111.17 |
| TTM yield | 1.00% | 0.73% |
| Forward yield | 1.03% | 1.46% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.70 | $1.624 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) | Dec 16, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | +9.7% | -40.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +13.9% | +2.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 3 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 81/100 | 51/100 |
| 1-year total return | -2.8% | -9.4% |
| 1-year price return | -3.8% | -10.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.8B | 609.6M |
| Years paying | 12.8 | 24.8 |
| Sector / category | Communications | Communications |
✓ 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
| FCOM | IXP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 146.4 | 90.0 |
| Income per year | $103 | $146 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FCOM · Model IXP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCOM Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.175 | Est. |
| FCOM Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.175 | Est. |
| FCOM Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.175 | Est. |
| IXP Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.812 | Est. |
| IXP Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.812 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FCOMIXP
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, FCOM or IXP?
FCOM currently has the higher trailing yield: FCOM yields 1.00% and IXP yields 0.73%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FCOM and IXP pay?
FCOM pays every quarter and IXP pays twice a year. FCOM's next ex-date is Dec 18, 2026 and IXP's is Dec 16, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, FCOM or IXP?
FCOM has grown its payout faster: 13.9%/yr vs 2.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is FCOM or IXP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FCOM and IXP 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.