RING vs VOO
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF compared with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
RING
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- RING yields more today: 1.20% vs 1.12% (forward).
- RING has grown its payout faster: 14.6%/yr vs 6.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- RING pays twice a year; VOO pays every quarter.
- Over the last year RING delivered the higher total return: +63.8% vs +19.4% (price change plus payouts).
- VOO has the steadier distribution: consistency 93/100 vs 65/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | RING | VOO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $87.40 | $700.83 |
| TTM yield | 1.03% | 1.05% |
| Forward yield | 1.20% | 1.12% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.052 | $7.848 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 25, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | — | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | +98.9% | +5.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +14.6% | +6.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 65/100 | 93/100 |
| 1-year total return | +63.8% | +19.4% |
| 1-year price return | +62.1% | +18.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | — | 1.7T |
| Years paying | 14.2 | 16.0 |
| Sector / category | — | Large Blend |
✓ 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
| RING | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 114.4 | 14.3 |
| Income per year | $120 | $112 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model RING · Model VOO
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RING Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.526 | Est. |
| RING Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.526 | Est. |
| VOO Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $1.962 | Est. |
| VOO Dec 25, 2026 | Jan 8, 2027 | $1.962 | Est. |
| VOO Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $1.962 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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, RING or VOO?
VOO currently has the higher trailing yield: RING yields 1.03% and VOO yields 1.05%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do RING and VOO pay?
RING pays twice a year and VOO pays every quarter. RING's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and VOO's is Sep 25, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, RING or VOO?
RING has grown its payout faster: 14.6%/yr vs 6.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is RING or VOO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. RING and VOO 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.