IXC vs NUKX
iShares Global Energy ETF compared with Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXC
iShares Global Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
NUKX
Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
Quick take
- NUKX yields more today: 16.23% vs 2.27% (forward).
- IXC pays twice a year; NUKX pays every week.
- IXC is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 1.07% expense ratio.
- NUKX 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 | NUKX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $63.88 | $29.10 |
| TTM yield | 2.46% | 11.50% |
| Forward yield | 2.27% | 16.23% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.448 | $4.7233 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Weekly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Oct 27, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 1.07% |
| 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 | 92/100 |
| 1-year total return | +56.8% | — |
| 1-year price return | +53.0% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.0B | 7.9M |
| Years paying | 24.8 | 0.6 |
| 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 | NUKX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 156.5 | 343.6 |
| Income per year | $227 | $1,623 |
| Income per month (avg) | $19 | $135 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IXC · Model NUKX
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. |
| NUKX Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.0908 | Est. |
| NUKX Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.0908 | Est. |
| NUKX Nov 10, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.0908 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IXCNUKX
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 NUKX?
NUKX currently has the higher trailing yield: IXC yields 2.46% and NUKX yields 11.50%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXC and NUKX pay?
IXC pays twice a year and NUKX pays every week. IXC's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and NUKX's is Oct 27, 2026.
Is IXC or NUKX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXC and NUKX 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.