FRTY vs IJK
Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF compared with iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FRTY
Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
IJK
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IJK yields more today: 0.47% vs 0.18% (forward).
- FRTY has grown its payout faster: 115.8%/yr vs -13.4%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Over the last year IJK delivered the higher total return: +19.9% vs +10.6% (price change plus payouts).
- IJK is cheaper to own: 0.16% vs 0.60% expense ratio.
- IJK has the steadier distribution: consistency 70/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FRTY | IJK |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $22.36 | $113.45 |
| TTM yield | 0.18% | 0.54% |
| Forward yield | — | 0.47% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.041 | $0.536 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% | 0.16% |
| 1-year payout growth | +115.8% | -13.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +6.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 0/100 | 70/100 |
| 1-year total return | +10.6% | +19.9% |
| 1-year price return | +10.4% | +19.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 148.5M | 10.7B |
| Years paying | 4.7 | 25.7 |
| Sector / category | Mid-Cap Growth | Mid-Cap 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
| FRTY | IJK | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 447.2 | 88.1 |
| Income per year | $18 | $47 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FRTY · Model IJK
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRTY: no schedule to project | |||
| IJK Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.134 | Est. |
| IJK Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.134 | Est. |
| IJK Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.134 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FRTYIJK
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, FRTY or IJK?
IJK currently has the higher trailing yield: FRTY yields 0.18% and IJK yields 0.54%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, FRTY or IJK?
FRTY has grown its payout faster: 115.8%/yr vs -13.4%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is FRTY or IJK better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FRTY and IJK 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.