IXC vs LNGX
iShares Global Energy ETF compared with Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXC
iShares Global Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
LNGX
Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- IXC yields more today: 2.27% vs 1.08% (forward).
- Both pay twice a year.
- IXC is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.45% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IXC | LNGX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $63.88 | $47.48 |
| TTM yield | 2.46% | 0.74% |
| Forward yield | 2.27% | 1.08% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.448 | $0.512 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 27, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.45% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.0% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 78/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +56.8% | — |
| 1-year price return | +53.0% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.0B | 51.2M |
| Years paying | 24.8 | 0.8 |
| 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 | LNGX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 156.5 | 210.6 |
| Income per year | $227 | $108 |
| Income per month (avg) | $19 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IXC · Model LNGX
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. |
| LNGX Dec 27, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | $0.256 | Est. |
| LNGX Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.256 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IXCLNGX
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 LNGX?
IXC currently has the higher trailing yield: IXC yields 2.46% and LNGX yields 0.74%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXC and LNGX pay?
IXC pays twice a year and LNGX pays twice a year. IXC's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and LNGX's is Dec 27, 2026.
Is IXC or LNGX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXC and LNGX 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.