GII vs IGF
State Street SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF compared with iShares Global Infrastructure ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GII
State Street SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IGF
iShares Global Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IGF yields more today: 2.87% vs 2.11% (forward).
- GII has grown its payout faster: 10.3%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year GII delivered the higher total return: +11.2% vs +11.0% (price change plus payouts).
- IGF is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.40% expense ratio.
- IGF has the steadier distribution: consistency 77/100 vs 53/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GII | IGF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $74.19 | $65.08 |
| TTM yield | 2.72% | 2.97% |
| Forward yield | 2.11% | 2.87% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.568 | $1.868 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 2, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.40% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | +0.1% | +5.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.3% | +9.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 53/100 | 77/100 |
| 1-year total return | +11.2% | +11.0% |
| 1-year price return | +8.2% | +7.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 941.2M | 10.5B |
| Years paying | 18.7 | 18.7 |
| 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 | IGF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 134.8 | 153.7 |
| Income per year | $211 | $287 |
| Income per month (avg) | $18 | $24 |
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. |
| IGF Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.934 | Est. |
| IGF Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.934 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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 IGF?
IGF currently has the higher trailing yield: GII yields 2.72% and IGF yields 2.97%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GII and IGF pay?
GII pays twice a year and IGF pays twice a year. GII's next ex-date is Dec 2, 2026 and IGF's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GII or IGF?
GII has grown its payout faster: 10.3%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is GII or IGF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GII and IGF 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.