IXC vs IYE
iShares Global Energy ETF compared with iShares U.S. Energy ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXC
iShares Global Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IYE
iShares U.S. Energy ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IXC yields more today: 2.48% vs 1.82% (forward).
- IYE has grown its payout faster: 11.0%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
- IXC pays twice a year; IYE pays every quarter.
- Over the last year IYE delivered the higher total return: +43.8% vs +42.9% (price change plus payouts).
- IYE has the steadier distribution: consistency 92/100 vs 78/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IXC | IYE |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $58.41 | $67.73 |
| TTM yield | 2.69% | 1.98% |
| Forward yield | 2.48% | 1.82% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.448 | $1.236 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.9% | +4.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.0% | +11.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 78/100 | 92/100 |
| 1-year total return | +42.9% | +43.8% |
| 1-year price return | +39.2% | +41.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.8B | 1.9B |
| Years paying | 24.7 | 25.9 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ 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
| IXC | IYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 171.2 | 147.6 |
| Income per year | $248 | $182 |
| Income per month (avg) | $21 | $15 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IXC Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.724 | Est. |
| IXC Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.724 | Est. |
| IYE Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.309 | Est. |
| IYE Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.309 | Est. |
| IYE Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.309 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IXCIYE
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, IXC or IYE?
IXC currently has the higher trailing yield: IXC yields 2.69% and IYE yields 1.98%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXC and IYE pay?
IXC pays twice a year and IYE pays every quarter. IXC's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and IYE's is Sep 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IXC or IYE?
IYE has grown its payout faster: 11.0%/yr vs 9.0%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IXC or IYE better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXC and IYE 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.