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: 0.60% vs 0.48% (forward).
- IWO has grown its payout faster: 10.7%/yr vs 10.5%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year IWO delivered the higher total return: +23.2% vs +21.7% (price change plus payouts).
- IJT is cheaper to own: 0.18% vs 0.24% expense ratio.
- IJT has the steadier distribution: consistency 73/100 vs 52/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IJT | IWO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $170.31 | $377.54 |
| TTM yield | 0.71% | 0.43% |
| Forward yield | 0.60% | 0.48% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.028 | $1.808 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.18% | 0.24% |
| 1-year payout growth | -14.6% | -28.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +10.5% | +10.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 73/100 | 52/100 |
| 1-year total return | +21.7% | +23.2% |
| 1-year price return | +20.8% | +22.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 8.2B | 14.9B |
| Years paying | 25.7 | 26.0 |
| 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 | 58.7 | 26.5 |
| Income per year | $60 | $48 |
| Income per month (avg) | $5 | $4 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IJT Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $0.257 | Est. |
| IJT Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.257 | Est. |
| IJT Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.257 | Est. |
| IWO Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.452 | Est. |
| IWO Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.452 | Est. |
| IWO Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.452 | 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 0.71% and IWO yields 0.43%. 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 Sep 14, 2026 and IWO's is Sep 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IJT or IWO?
IWO has grown its payout faster: 10.7%/yr vs 10.5%/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.