IYZ vs TRUC
iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF compared with VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IYZ
iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
TRUC
VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- IYZ yields more today: 1.85% vs 0.86% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- TRUC is cheaper to own: 0.14% vs 0.37% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IYZ | TRUC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $38.39 | $25.05 |
| TTM yield | 1.75% | 0.44% |
| Forward yield | 1.85% | 0.86% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.712 | $0.216 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Jan 1, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% | 0.14% |
| 1-year payout growth | +8.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -6.2% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 81/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +21.1% | — |
| 1-year price return | +19.0% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.1B | 68.3M |
| Years paying | 26.3 | 0.3 |
| 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
| IYZ | TRUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 260.5 | 399.2 |
| Income per year | $185 | $86 |
| Income per month (avg) | $15 | $7 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IYZ · Model TRUC
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IYZ Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.178 | Est. |
| IYZ Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.178 | Est. |
| IYZ Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.178 | Est. |
| TRUC Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.054 | Est. |
| TRUC Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.054 | Est. |
| TRUC Jul 4, 2027 | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.054 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IYZTRUC
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, IYZ or TRUC?
IYZ currently has the higher trailing yield: IYZ yields 1.75% and TRUC yields 0.44%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IYZ and TRUC pay?
IYZ pays every quarter and TRUC pays every quarter. IYZ's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and TRUC's is Jan 1, 2027.
Is IYZ or TRUC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IYZ and TRUC 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.