IXC vs XLE
iShares Global Energy ETF compared with State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXC
iShares Global Energy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IXC yields more today: 2.48% vs 2.38% (forward).
- IXC has grown its payout faster: 9.0%/yr vs 7.5%/yr over the last 5 years.
- IXC pays twice a year; XLE pays every quarter.
- Over the last year XLE delivered the higher total return: +46.7% vs +42.9% (price change plus payouts).
- XLE is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.37% expense ratio.
- XLE has the steadier distribution: consistency 96/100 vs 78/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IXC | XLE |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $58.41 | $64.76 |
| TTM yield | 2.69% | 2.34% |
| Forward yield | 2.48% | 2.38% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.448 | $1.54 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.9% | +6.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.0% | +7.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 78/100 | 96/100 |
| 1-year total return | +42.9% | +46.7% |
| 1-year price return | +39.2% | +43.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.8B | 41.4B |
| Years paying | 24.7 | 27.5 |
| 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 | XLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 171.2 | 154.4 |
| Income per year | $248 | $238 |
| Income per month (avg) | $21 | $20 |
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. |
| XLE Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.385 | Est. |
| XLE Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.385 | Est. |
| XLE Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.385 | 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, IXC or XLE?
IXC currently has the higher trailing yield: IXC yields 2.69% and XLE yields 2.34%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXC and XLE pay?
IXC pays twice a year and XLE pays every quarter. IXC's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and XLE's is Sep 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IXC or XLE?
IXC has grown its payout faster: 9.0%/yr vs 7.5%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IXC or XLE better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXC and XLE 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.