HDG vs IALT
ProShares Hedge Replication ETF compared with iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
HDG
ProShares Hedge Replication ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IALT
iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- HDG yields more today: 2.13% vs 0.54% (forward).
- HDG pays every quarter; IALT pays twice a year.
- HDG is cheaper to own: 0.95% vs 0.99% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | HDG | IALT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $55.00 | $29.12 |
| TTM yield | 2.35% | 0.39% |
| Forward yield | 2.13% | 0.54% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.172 | $0.158 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | Nov 29, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.99% |
| 1-year payout growth | -14.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 74/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +11.1% | — |
| 1-year price return | +8.5% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 22.2M | 5.7B |
| Years paying | 13.7 | 0.7 |
| Sector / category | Multistrategy | Multistrategy |
✓ 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
| HDG | IALT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 181.8 | 343.4 |
| Income per year | $213 | $54 |
| Income per month (avg) | $18 | $5 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model HDG · Model IALT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDG Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.293 | Est. |
| HDG Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.293 | Est. |
| HDG Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.293 | Est. |
| IALT Nov 29, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.079 | Est. |
| IALT May 15, 2027 | May 19, 2027 | $0.079 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
HDGIALT
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, HDG or IALT?
HDG currently has the higher trailing yield: HDG yields 2.35% and IALT yields 0.39%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do HDG and IALT pay?
HDG pays every quarter and IALT pays twice a year. HDG's next ex-date is Sep 23, 2026 and IALT's is Nov 29, 2026.
Is HDG or IALT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. HDG and IALT 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.