IJT vs IWO
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF compared with iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IJT
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IWO
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IJT yields more today: 0.89% vs 0.47% (forward).
- IWO has grown its payout faster: 11.9%/yr vs 6.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year IJT delivered the higher total return: +15.2% vs +8.5% (price change plus payouts).
- IJT is cheaper to own: 0.18% vs 0.24% expense ratio.
- IJT has the steadier distribution: consistency 74/100 vs 51/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IJT | IWO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $161.80 | $345.42 |
| TTM yield | 0.78% | 0.49% |
| Forward yield | 0.89% | 0.47% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.44 | $1.64 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.18% | 0.24% |
| 1-year payout growth | +4.1% | -20.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +6.8% | +11.9% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 74/100 | 51/100 |
| 1-year total return | +15.2% | +8.5% |
| 1-year price return | +14.3% | +7.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 7.6B | 14.1B |
| Years paying | 25.9 | 26.1 |
| Sector / category | Small Growth | Small Growth |
✓ 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
| IJT | IWO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 61.8 | 29.0 |
| Income per year | $89 | $47 |
| Income per month (avg) | $7 | $4 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IJT Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.36 | Est. |
| IJT Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.36 | Est. |
| IJT Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.36 | Est. |
| IWO Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.41 | Est. |
| IWO Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.41 | Est. |
| IWO Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.41 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IJTIWO
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, IJT or IWO?
IJT currently has the higher trailing yield: IJT yields 0.78% and IWO yields 0.49%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IJT and IWO pay?
IJT pays every quarter and IWO pays every quarter. IJT's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and IWO's is Dec 15, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IJT or IWO?
IWO has grown its payout faster: 11.9%/yr vs 6.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IJT or IWO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IJT and IWO 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.