iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF
IYKDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | $0.42 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 |
| March 20, 2026 | $0.34 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 |
| December 19, 2025 | $0.70 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.45 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF has rewarded shareholders with 78 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held IYK shares during this period received a total of $44.60 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.42/share was paid 30 days ago, on June 18, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: IYK currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.54%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 50.9%, from $0.28 to $0.42.
Company News
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XLP and IYK are both consumer staples ETFs offering similar dividend yields but differ significantly in cost, holdings, and performance. XLP charges a lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.38%), holds fewer stocks with pure consumer defensive focus, and has outperformed IYK over five years. IYK offers broader diversification with healthcare and materia...
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The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) outperforms the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) with broader diversification, lower fees (0.38% vs 0.60%), and stronger returns. IYK delivered 12.7% one-year and 6.9% five-year annualized returns compared to FTXG's 5.6% and 1.0%, making it the better choice for consumer staples exposure desp...
