IXJ vs TRUH
iShares Global Healthcare ETF compared with Vaneck Healthcare TruSector ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXJ
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
TRUH
Vaneck Healthcare TruSector ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- TRUH yields more today: 1.67% vs 1.55% (forward).
- IXJ pays twice a year; TRUH pays every quarter.
- TRUH is cheaper to own: 0.10% vs 0.38% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IXJ | TRUH |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $109.40 | $31.21 |
| TTM yield | 1.32% | 0.69% |
| Forward yield | 1.55% | 1.67% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.692 | $0.52 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Jan 1, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% | 0.10% |
| 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 | — |
| 1-year total return | +25.1% | — |
| 1-year price return | +23.4% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.3B | 589.5K |
| Years paying | 24.8 | 0.3 |
| 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 | TRUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 91.4 | 320.4 |
| Income per year | $155 | $167 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $14 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IXJ · Model TRUH
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. |
| TRUH Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.13 | Est. |
| TRUH Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.13 | Est. |
| TRUH Jul 4, 2027 | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.13 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IXJTRUH
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 TRUH?
IXJ currently has the higher trailing yield: IXJ yields 1.32% and TRUH yields 0.69%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXJ and TRUH pay?
IXJ pays twice a year and TRUH pays every quarter. IXJ's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and TRUH's is Jan 1, 2027.
Is IXJ or TRUH better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXJ and TRUH 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.