GUNR vs ILIT
Northern Trust Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF compared with Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GUNR
Northern Trust Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
ILIT
Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- GUNR yields more today: 2.46% vs 0.15% (forward).
- GUNR has grown its payout faster: -3.3%/yr vs -58.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
- GUNR pays every quarter; ILIT pays once a year.
- Over the last year ILIT delivered the higher total return: +44.2% vs +34.9% (price change plus payouts).
- GUNR is cheaper to own: 0.46% vs 0.47% expense ratio.
- GUNR has the steadier distribution: consistency 74/100 vs 50/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GUNR | ILIT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $56.78 | $14.95 |
| TTM yield | 2.14% | 0.15% |
| Forward yield | 2.46% | 0.15% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.396 | $0.023 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | Jun 14, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.46% | 0.47% |
| 1-year payout growth | -3.3% | -58.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +5.3% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 74/100 | 50/100 |
| 1-year total return | +34.9% | +44.2% |
| 1-year price return | +32.0% | +43.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 7.3B | 15.6M |
| Years paying | 14.7 | 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
| GUNR | ILIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 176.1 | 668.9 |
| Income per year | $246 | $15 |
| Income per month (avg) | $20 | $1 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GUNR · Model ILIT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUNR Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.349 | Est. |
| GUNR Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.349 | Est. |
| GUNR Mar 18, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.349 | Est. |
| ILIT Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.023 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GUNRILIT
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, GUNR or ILIT?
GUNR currently has the higher trailing yield: GUNR yields 2.14% and ILIT yields 0.15%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GUNR and ILIT pay?
GUNR pays every quarter and ILIT pays once a year. GUNR's next ex-date is Sep 17, 2026 and ILIT's is Jun 14, 2027.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GUNR or ILIT?
GUNR has grown its payout faster: -3.3%/yr vs -58.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is GUNR or ILIT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GUNR and ILIT 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.