IEO vs IXC
iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF compared with iShares Global Energy ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IEO
iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IXC
iShares Global Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IXC yields more today: 2.48% vs 1.46% (forward).
- IEO has grown its payout faster: 15.8%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- IEO pays every quarter; IXC pays twice a year.
- Over the last year IEO delivered the higher total return: +50.4% vs +42.9% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IEO | IXC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $138.66 | $58.41 |
| TTM yield | 1.68% | 2.69% |
| Forward yield | 1.46% | 2.48% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.02 | $1.448 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | +0.8% | +1.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +15.8% | +9.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| 1-year total return | +50.4% | +42.9% |
| 1-year price return | +47.9% | +39.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 622.2M | 2.8B |
| Years paying | 20.2 | 24.7 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ 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
| IEO | IXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 72.1 | 171.2 |
| Income per year | $146 | $248 |
| Income per month (avg) | $12 | $21 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEO Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.505 | Est. |
| IEO Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.505 | Est. |
| IEO Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.505 | Est. |
| IXC Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.724 | Est. |
| IXC Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.724 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IEOIXC
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, IEO or IXC?
IXC currently has the higher trailing yield: IEO yields 1.68% and IXC yields 2.69%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IEO and IXC pay?
IEO pays every quarter and IXC pays twice a year. IEO's next ex-date is Sep 14, 2026 and IXC's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IEO or IXC?
IEO has grown its payout faster: 15.8%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IEO or IXC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IEO and IXC 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.