IVV vs NIE
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF compared with Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
NIE
Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- NIE yields more today: 9.50% vs 1.15% (forward).
- NIE has grown its payout faster: 12.1%/yr vs 7.5%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year IVV delivered the higher total return: +15.3% vs +7.9% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IVV | NIE |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $763.25 | $24.42 |
| TTM yield | 1.10% | 11.00% |
| Forward yield | 1.15% | 9.50% |
| Annual payout per share | $8.812 | $2.32 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | — |
| 1-year payout growth | +8.2% | +34.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +7.5% | +12.1% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 4 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 88/100 | 94/100 |
| 1-year total return | +15.3% | +7.9% |
| 1-year price return | +14.0% | -2.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 881.3B | — |
| Years paying | 26.3 | 19.4 |
| Sector / category | Large 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
| IVV | NIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 13.1 | 409.5 |
| Income per year | $115 | $950 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $79 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVV Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $2.203 | Est. |
| IVV Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $2.203 | Est. |
| IVV Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $2.203 | Est. |
| NIE Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.58 | Est. |
| NIE Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.58 | Est. |
| NIE Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.58 | 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, IVV or NIE?
NIE currently has the higher trailing yield: IVV yields 1.10% and NIE yields 11.00%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IVV and NIE pay?
IVV pays every quarter and NIE pays every quarter. IVV's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and NIE's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IVV or NIE?
NIE has grown its payout faster: 12.1%/yr vs 7.5%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IVV or NIE better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IVV and NIE 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.