IXJ vs MEDX
iShares Global Healthcare ETF compared with Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXJ
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
MEDX
Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- IXJ yields more today: 1.55% vs 1.12% (forward).
- IXJ has grown its payout faster: 4.6%/yr vs -18.5%/yr over the last 1 year.
- IXJ pays twice a year; MEDX pays once a year.
- Over the last year IXJ delivered the higher total return: +25.1% vs +23.6% (price change plus payouts).
- IXJ is cheaper to own: 0.38% vs 0.85% expense ratio.
- IXJ has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 34/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IXJ | MEDX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $109.40 | $36.53 |
| TTM yield | 1.32% | 1.12% |
| Forward yield | 1.55% | 1.12% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.692 | $0.409 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% | 0.85% |
| 1-year payout growth | +4.6% | -18.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +8.2% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 80/100 | 34/100 |
| 1-year total return | +25.1% | +23.6% |
| 1-year price return | +23.4% | +22.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.3B | 16.5M |
| Years paying | 24.8 | 2.8 |
| Sector / category | Health | Health |
✓ 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
| IXJ | MEDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 91.4 | 273.8 |
| Income per year | $155 | $112 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IXJ · Model MEDX
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IXJ Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.846 | Est. |
| IXJ Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.846 | Est. |
| MEDX Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.409 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IXJMEDX
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, IXJ or MEDX?
IXJ currently has the higher trailing yield: IXJ yields 1.32% and MEDX yields 1.12%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXJ and MEDX pay?
IXJ pays twice a year and MEDX pays once a year. IXJ's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and MEDX's is Dec 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IXJ or MEDX?
IXJ has grown its payout faster: 4.6%/yr vs -18.5%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is IXJ or MEDX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXJ and MEDX 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.