IAK vs KBWB
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF compared with Invesco KBW Bank ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IAK
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
KBWB
Invesco KBW Bank ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- KBWB yields more today: 1.94% vs 1.08% (forward).
- KBWB has grown its payout faster: 8.3%/yr vs 0.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year KBWB delivered the higher total return: +28.1% vs +10.8% (price change plus payouts).
- KBWB is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 0.37% expense ratio.
- KBWB has the steadier distribution: consistency 92/100 vs 65/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IAK | KBWB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $145.56 | $97.65 |
| TTM yield | 1.08% | 1.90% |
| Forward yield | 1.08% | 1.94% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.576 | $1.892 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | -33.9% | +15.8% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +0.3% | +8.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 65/100 | 92/100 |
| 1-year total return | +10.8% | +28.1% |
| 1-year price return | +9.6% | +25.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 510.6M | 6.8B |
| Years paying | 20.2 | 14.7 |
| Sector / category | Financial | Financial |
✓ 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
| IAK | KBWB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 68.7 | 102.4 |
| Income per year | $108 | $194 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $16 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IAK · Model KBWB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAK Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.394 | Est. |
| IAK Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.394 | Est. |
| IAK Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.394 | Est. |
| KBWB Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.473 | Est. |
| KBWB Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.473 | Est. |
| KBWB Mar 22, 2027 | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.473 | 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, IAK or KBWB?
KBWB currently has the higher trailing yield: IAK yields 1.08% and KBWB yields 1.90%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IAK and KBWB pay?
IAK pays every quarter and KBWB pays every quarter. IAK's next ex-date is Sep 14, 2026 and KBWB's is Sep 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IAK or KBWB?
KBWB has grown its payout faster: 8.3%/yr vs 0.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IAK or KBWB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IAK and KBWB 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.