IHE vs IXJ
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF compared with iShares Global Healthcare ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IHE
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IXJ
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IXJ yields more today: 1.55% vs 1.07% (forward).
- IHE has grown its payout faster: 9.6%/yr vs 8.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
- IHE pays every quarter; IXJ pays twice a year.
- Over the last year IHE delivered the higher total return: +46.4% vs +25.1% (price change plus payouts).
- IHE is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.38% expense ratio.
- IXJ has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 67/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IHE | IXJ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $104.78 | $109.40 |
| TTM yield | 1.37% | 1.32% |
| Forward yield | 1.07% | 1.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.116 | $1.692 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.38% |
| 1-year payout growth | +27.7% | +4.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.6% | +8.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 67/100 | 80/100 |
| 1-year total return | +46.4% | +25.1% |
| 1-year price return | +44.4% | +23.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.6B | 4.3B |
| Years paying | 20.3 | 24.8 |
| Sector / category | Health | Health |
✓ 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
| IHE | IXJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 95.4 | 91.4 |
| Income per year | $107 | $155 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $13 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHE Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.279 | Est. |
| IHE Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.279 | Est. |
| IHE Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.279 | Est. |
| IXJ Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.846 | Est. |
| IXJ Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.846 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IHEIXJ
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, IHE or IXJ?
IHE currently has the higher trailing yield: IHE yields 1.37% and IXJ yields 1.32%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IHE and IXJ pay?
IHE pays every quarter and IXJ pays twice a year. IHE's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and IXJ's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IHE or IXJ?
IHE has grown its payout faster: 9.6%/yr vs 8.2%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IHE or IXJ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IHE and IXJ 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.