IXP vs IYZ
iShares Global Comm Services ETF compared with iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IXP
iShares Global Comm Services ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
IYZ
iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IYZ yields more today: 1.44% vs 1.37% (forward).
- IXP has grown its payout faster: 2.3%/yr vs -3.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- IXP pays twice a year; IYZ pays every quarter.
- Over the last year IYZ delivered the higher total return: +37.5% vs +0.4% (price change plus payouts).
- IYZ has the steadier distribution: consistency 79/100 vs 51/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IXP | IYZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $118.30 | $42.69 |
| TTM yield | 0.69% | 1.65% |
| Forward yield | 1.37% | 1.44% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.624 | $0.616 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 16, 2026 (est.) | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | -40.0% | +32.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +2.3% | -3.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 51/100 | 79/100 |
| 1-year total return | +0.4% | +37.5% |
| 1-year price return | -0.3% | +35.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 467.0M | 1.2B |
| Years paying | 24.7 | 26.1 |
| Sector / category | Communications | Communications |
✓ 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
| IXP | IYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 84.5 | 234.2 |
| Income per year | $137 | $144 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $12 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IXP Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.812 | Est. |
| IXP Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.812 | Est. |
| IYZ Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.154 | Est. |
| IYZ Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.154 | Est. |
| IYZ Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.154 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IXPIYZ
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, IXP or IYZ?
IYZ currently has the higher trailing yield: IXP yields 0.69% and IYZ yields 1.65%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IXP and IYZ pay?
IXP pays twice a year and IYZ pays every quarter. IXP's next ex-date is Dec 16, 2026 and IYZ's is Sep 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, IXP or IYZ?
IXP has grown its payout faster: 2.3%/yr vs -3.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is IXP or IYZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IXP and IYZ 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.