IOO vs URTH
iShares Global 100 ETF compared with iShares MSCI World ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IOO
iShares Global 100 ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
URTH
iShares MSCI World ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- URTH yields more today: 1.28% vs 0.99% (forward).
- URTH has grown its payout faster: 9.7%/yr vs 2.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year IOO delivered the higher total return: +27.4% vs +20.9% (price change plus payouts).
- URTH is cheaper to own: 0.24% vs 0.40% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IOO | URTH |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $145.04 | $209.82 |
| TTM yield | 0.81% | 1.35% |
| Forward yield | 0.99% | 1.28% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.442 | $2.688 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.40% | 0.24% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.6% | +20.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +2.0% | +9.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 4 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 65/100 | 68/100 |
| 1-year total return | +27.4% | +20.9% |
| 1-year price return | +26.4% | +19.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 9.2B | 8.2B |
| Years paying | 25.7 | 14.2 |
| Sector / category | Global Large-Stock Blend | Global Large-Stock Blend |
✓ 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
| IOO | URTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 68.9 | 47.7 |
| Income per year | $99 | $128 |
| Income per month (avg) | $8 | $11 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IOO · Model URTH
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOO Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.721 | Est. |
| IOO Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.721 | Est. |
| URTH Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $1.344 | Est. |
| URTH Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.344 | 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, IOO or URTH?
URTH currently has the higher trailing yield: IOO yields 0.81% and URTH yields 1.35%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IOO and URTH pay?
IOO pays twice a year and URTH pays twice a year. IOO's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and URTH's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IOO or URTH?
URTH has grown its payout faster: 9.7%/yr vs 2.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IOO or URTH better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IOO and URTH 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.