GLDN vs GOOG
Nicholas Gold Income ETF compared with Alphabet Inc. on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
Quick take
- GLDN yields more today: 14.75% vs 0.26% (forward).
- GLDN pays every week; GOOG pays every quarter.
- GOOG raises fewer payout-risk flags on our heuristic (low vs moderate).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GLDN | GOOG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $17.14 | $335.38 |
| TTM yield | 7.66% | 0.26% |
| Forward yield | 14.75% | 0.26% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.5287 | $0.88 |
| Payment frequency | Weekly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | — | 4% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +4.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 91/100 | 96/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +57.5% |
| 1-year price return | — | +57.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | — | 4.1T |
| Years paying | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Moderate | Low |
| Sector / category | — | Communication Services |
✓ 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
| GLDN | GOOG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 583.3 | 29.8 |
| Income per year | $1,475 | $26 |
| Income per month (avg) | $123 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GLDN · Model GOOG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLDN Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.0486 | Est. |
| GLDN Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $0.0486 | Est. |
| GLDN Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.0486 | Est. |
| GOOG Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOG Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOG Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.22 | 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, GLDN or GOOG?
GLDN currently has the higher trailing yield: GLDN yields 7.66% and GOOG yields 0.26%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GLDN and GOOG pay?
GLDN pays every week and GOOG pays every quarter. GLDN's next ex-date is Sep 11, 2026 and GOOG's is Dec 4, 2026.
Is GLDN or GOOG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GLDN and GOOG 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.