IALT vs LALT
iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF compared with First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IALT
iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
LALT
First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- LALT yields more today: 0.65% vs 0.53% (forward).
- Both pay twice a year.
- IALT is cheaper to own: 0.99% vs 1.18% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IALT | LALT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $29.67 | $24.88 |
| TTM yield | 0.38% | 2.65% |
| Forward yield | 0.53% | 0.65% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.158 | $0.162 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Nov 29, 2026 (est.) | Mar 25, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.99% | 1.18% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +370.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 0/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +12.1% |
| 1-year price return | — | +9.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 7.0B | 389.5M |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| 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
| IALT | LALT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 337.0 | 401.9 |
| Income per year | $53 | $65 |
| Income per month (avg) | $4 | $5 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IALT · Model LALT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IALT Nov 29, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.079 | Est. |
| IALT May 15, 2027 | May 19, 2027 | $0.079 | Est. |
| LALT Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.081 | Est. |
| LALT Sep 23, 2027 | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.081 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IALTLALT
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, IALT or LALT?
LALT currently has the higher trailing yield: IALT yields 0.38% and LALT yields 2.65%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IALT and LALT pay?
IALT pays twice a year and LALT pays twice a year. IALT's next ex-date is Nov 29, 2026 and LALT's is Mar 25, 2027.
Is IALT or LALT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IALT and LALT 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.