GDOC vs IXJ
Goldman Sachs Future Health Care Equity ETF compared with iShares Global Healthcare ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GDOC
Goldman Sachs Future Health Care Equity ETF
TTM yield · Annual
IXJ
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IXJ yields more today: 1.55% vs 0.30% (forward).
- GDOC has grown its payout faster: 1783.3%/yr vs 4.6%/yr over the last 1 year.
- GDOC pays once a year; IXJ pays twice a year.
- Over the last year IXJ delivered the higher total return: +25.1% vs +18.6% (price change plus payouts).
- IXJ is cheaper to own: 0.38% vs 0.75% expense ratio.
- IXJ has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 28/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GDOC | IXJ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $37.62 | $109.40 |
| TTM yield | 0.30% | 1.32% |
| Forward yield | 0.30% | 1.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.113 | $1.692 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.38% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1783.3% | +4.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +8.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 28/100 | 80/100 |
| 1-year total return | +18.6% | +25.1% |
| 1-year price return | +18.3% | +23.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 19.5M | 4.3B |
| Years paying | 2.8 | 24.8 |
| 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 | IXJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 265.8 | 91.4 |
| Income per year | $30 | $155 |
| Income per month (avg) | $3 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GDOC · Model IXJ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDOC Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.113 | Est. |
| IXJ Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.846 | Est. |
| IXJ Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.846 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GDOCIXJ
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 IXJ?
IXJ currently has the higher trailing yield: GDOC yields 0.30% and IXJ yields 1.32%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GDOC and IXJ pay?
GDOC pays once a year and IXJ pays twice a year. GDOC's next ex-date is Dec 22, 2026 and IXJ's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GDOC or IXJ?
GDOC has grown its payout faster: 1783.3%/yr vs 4.6%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is GDOC or IXJ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GDOC and IXJ 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.