FTXN vs IXC
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF compared with iShares Global Energy ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FTXN
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IXC
iShares Global Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IXC yields more today: 2.48% vs 1.15% (forward).
- FTXN has grown its payout faster: 30.8%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- FTXN pays every quarter; IXC pays twice a year.
- Over the last year IXC delivered the higher total return: +42.9% vs +41.8% (price change plus payouts).
- IXC is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.60% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FTXN | IXC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $40.58 | $58.41 |
| TTM yield | 1.60% | 2.69% |
| Forward yield | 1.15% | 2.48% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.468 | $1.448 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | -16.2% | +1.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +30.8% | +9.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 82/100 | 78/100 |
| 1-year total return | +41.8% | +42.9% |
| 1-year price return | +39.5% | +39.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 167.9M | 2.8B |
| Years paying | 9.7 | 24.7 |
| 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
| FTXN | IXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 246.5 | 171.2 |
| Income per year | $115 | $248 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $21 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FTXN · Model IXC
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTXN Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.117 | Est. |
| FTXN Dec 24, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.117 | Est. |
| FTXN Mar 25, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.117 | Est. |
| IXC Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.724 | Est. |
| IXC Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.724 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FTXNIXC
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, FTXN or IXC?
IXC currently has the higher trailing yield: FTXN yields 1.60% and IXC yields 2.69%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FTXN and IXC pay?
FTXN pays every quarter and IXC pays twice a year. FTXN's next ex-date is Sep 24, 2026 and IXC's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, FTXN or IXC?
FTXN has grown its payout faster: 30.8%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is FTXN or IXC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FTXN and IXC 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.