GDOC vs IBB
Goldman Sachs Future Health Care Equity ETF compared with iShares Biotechnology ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GDOC
Goldman Sachs Future Health Care Equity ETF
TTM yield · Annual
IBB
iShares Biotechnology ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- GDOC yields more today: 0.30% vs 0.02% (forward).
- GDOC has grown its payout faster: 1783.3%/yr vs 27.8%/yr over the last 1 year.
- GDOC pays once a year; IBB pays every quarter.
- Over the last year IBB delivered the higher total return: +45.4% vs +18.6% (price change plus payouts).
- IBB is cheaper to own: 0.44% vs 0.75% expense ratio.
- IBB has the steadier distribution: consistency 39/100 vs 28/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GDOC | IBB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $37.62 | $209.54 |
| TTM yield | 0.30% | 0.16% |
| Forward yield | 0.30% | 0.02% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.113 | $0.044 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.44% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1783.3% | +27.8% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | -0.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 28/100 | 39/100 |
| 1-year total return | +18.6% | +45.4% |
| 1-year price return | +18.3% | +45.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 19.5M | 11.2B |
| Years paying | 2.8 | 20.8 |
| Sector / category | Health | Health |
✓ 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
| GDOC | IBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 265.8 | 47.7 |
| Income per year | $30 | $2 |
| Income per month (avg) | $3 | $0 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GDOC · Model IBB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDOC Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.113 | Est. |
| IBB Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.011 | Est. |
| IBB Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.011 | Est. |
| IBB Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.011 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GDOCIBB
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, GDOC or IBB?
GDOC currently has the higher trailing yield: GDOC yields 0.30% and IBB yields 0.16%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GDOC and IBB pay?
GDOC pays once a year and IBB pays every quarter. GDOC's next ex-date is Dec 22, 2026 and IBB's is Dec 15, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GDOC or IBB?
GDOC has grown its payout faster: 1783.3%/yr vs 27.8%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is GDOC or IBB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GDOC and IBB 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.