IXJ vs NVOH
iShares Global Healthcare ETF compared with Novo Nordisk A/S (B Shares) ADRhedged on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXJ
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
NVOH
Novo Nordisk A/S (B Shares) ADRhedged
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IXJ yields more today: 1.55% vs 0.55% (forward).
- IXJ pays twice a year; NVOH pays every quarter.
- Over the last year IXJ delivered the higher total return: +25.1% vs -24.3% (price change plus payouts).
- NVOH is cheaper to own: 0.19% vs 0.38% expense ratio.
- IXJ has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 30/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IXJ | NVOH |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $109.40 | $21.99 |
| TTM yield | 1.32% | 3.61% |
| Forward yield | 1.55% | 0.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.692 | $0.12 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 16, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% | 0.19% |
| 1-year payout growth | +4.6% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +8.2% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 80/100 | 30/100 |
| 1-year total return | +25.1% | -24.3% |
| 1-year price return | +23.4% | -26.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.3B | 3.6M |
| Years paying | 24.8 | 1.1 |
| 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 | NVOH | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 91.4 | 454.8 |
| Income per year | $155 | $55 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $5 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IXJ · Model NVOH
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. |
| NVOH Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.03 | Est. |
| NVOH Mar 17, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.03 | Est. |
| NVOH Jun 16, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.03 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IXJNVOH
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 NVOH?
NVOH currently has the higher trailing yield: IXJ yields 1.32% and NVOH yields 3.61%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXJ and NVOH pay?
IXJ pays twice a year and NVOH pays every quarter. IXJ's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and NVOH's is Dec 16, 2026.
Is IXJ or NVOH better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXJ and NVOH 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.