GII vs IFRA
State Street SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF compared with iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GII
State Street SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IFRA
iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- GII yields more today: 2.11% vs 1.24% (forward).
- IFRA has grown its payout faster: 11.2%/yr vs 10.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- GII pays twice a year; IFRA pays every quarter.
- Over the last year IFRA delivered the higher total return: +15.8% vs +11.2% (price change plus payouts).
- IFRA is cheaper to own: 0.30% vs 0.40% expense ratio.
- IFRA has the steadier distribution: consistency 81/100 vs 53/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GII | IFRA |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $74.19 | $59.26 |
| TTM yield | 2.72% | 1.64% |
| Forward yield | 2.11% | 1.24% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.568 | $0.732 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 2, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.40% | 0.30% |
| 1-year payout growth | +0.1% | +5.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.3% | +11.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 53/100 | 81/100 |
| 1-year total return | +11.2% | +15.8% |
| 1-year price return | +8.2% | +13.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 941.2M | 4.2B |
| Years paying | 18.7 | 8.2 |
| Sector / category | Infrastructure | Infrastructure |
✓ 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
| GII | IFRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 134.8 | 168.7 |
| Income per year | $211 | $124 |
| Income per month (avg) | $18 | $10 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GII · Model IFRA
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GII Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.784 | Est. |
| GII Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.784 | Est. |
| IFRA Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.183 | Est. |
| IFRA Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.183 | Est. |
| IFRA Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.183 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GIIIFRA
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, GII or IFRA?
GII currently has the higher trailing yield: GII yields 2.72% and IFRA yields 1.64%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GII and IFRA pay?
GII pays twice a year and IFRA pays every quarter. GII's next ex-date is Dec 2, 2026 and IFRA's is Sep 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GII or IFRA?
IFRA has grown its payout faster: 11.2%/yr vs 10.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is GII or IFRA better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GII and IFRA 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.