GNR vs ICOP
State Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF compared with iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GNR
State Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
ICOP
iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- GNR yields more today: 2.17% vs 0.95% (forward).
- ICOP has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs -14.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year ICOP delivered the higher total return: +79.7% vs +39.9% (price change plus payouts).
- GNR is cheaper to own: 0.40% vs 0.47% expense ratio.
- GNR has the steadier distribution: consistency 79/100 vs 35/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GNR | ICOP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $79.40 | $57.31 |
| TTM yield | 2.29% | 1.56% |
| Forward yield | 2.17% | 0.95% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.722 | $0.542 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 2, 2026 (est.) | Dec 9, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.40% | 0.47% |
| 1-year payout growth | -14.2% | +23.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +4.6% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 79/100 | 35/100 |
| 1-year total return | +39.9% | +79.7% |
| 1-year price return | +36.7% | +77.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 5.1B | 506.4M |
| Years paying | 15.7 | 2.7 |
| Sector / category | Natural Resources | Natural Resources |
✓ 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
| GNR | ICOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 125.9 | 174.5 |
| Income per year | $217 | $95 |
| Income per month (avg) | $18 | $8 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GNR · Model ICOP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNR Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.861 | Est. |
| GNR Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.861 | Est. |
| ICOP Dec 9, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.271 | Est. |
| ICOP Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.271 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GNRICOP
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, GNR or ICOP?
GNR currently has the higher trailing yield: GNR yields 2.29% and ICOP yields 1.56%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GNR and ICOP pay?
GNR pays twice a year and ICOP pays twice a year. GNR's next ex-date is Dec 2, 2026 and ICOP's is Dec 9, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GNR or ICOP?
ICOP has grown its payout faster: 23.9%/yr vs -14.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is GNR or ICOP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GNR and ICOP 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.