ICLN vs RCTR
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF compared with First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ICLN
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
RCTR
First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- RCTR yields more today: 0.77% vs 0.69% (forward).
- ICLN pays twice a year; RCTR pays every quarter.
- Over the last year ICLN delivered the higher total return: +5.6% vs -7.3% (price change plus payouts).
- ICLN is cheaper to own: 0.38% vs 0.70% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ICLN | RCTR |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $16.17 | $30.15 |
| TTM yield | 1.14% | 0.89% |
| Forward yield | 0.69% | 0.77% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.112 | $0.232 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% | 0.70% |
| 1-year payout growth | -27.6% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +1.8% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 60/100 | 52/100 |
| 1-year total return | +5.6% | -7.3% |
| 1-year price return | +4.5% | -8.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.2B | 28.7M |
| Years paying | 17.3 | 0.9 |
| Sector / category | Miscellaneous Sector | Miscellaneous Sector |
✓ 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
| ICLN | RCTR | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 618.4 | 331.7 |
| Income per year | $69 | $77 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $6 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ICLN · Model RCTR
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICLN Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | $0.056 | Est. |
| ICLN Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | $0.056 | Est. |
| RCTR Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.058 | Est. |
| RCTR Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.058 | Est. |
| RCTR Jun 24, 2027 | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.058 | 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, ICLN or RCTR?
ICLN currently has the higher trailing yield: ICLN yields 1.14% and RCTR yields 0.89%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do ICLN and RCTR pay?
ICLN pays twice a year and RCTR pays every quarter. ICLN's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and RCTR's is Dec 24, 2026.
Is ICLN or RCTR better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ICLN and RCTR 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.