Is iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF a good dividend ETF?

iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 1.62%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is IYZ's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for IYZ ETF is currently 1.62%.

How much does IYZ pay in dividends per year?

iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF pays an annual dividend of $0.6721 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does IYZ pay dividends?

IYZ ETF pays dividends quarterly.

Is IYZ's dividend growing?

iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF's 3-year dividend CAGR is 13.95%.

IYZ Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF

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Overview Dividends

iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 1.62% as of Oct 1, 2026. It pays $0.6721 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a -6.23% 5-year compound annual rate.

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IYZ returns

YTD	24.07%
1Y	32.62%
3Y	27.32%
5Y	6.94%
10Y	5.01%
1Y volatility	15.48%
3Y volatility	15.48%
Sharpe ratio	1.29

About

This iShares fund, focused on U. S. telecommunications, aims to replicate the financial performance of an underlying index. This benchmark consists entirely of shares from American companies operating within the telecom sector.

Top 10 IYZ holdings

Holding	Ownership
Cisco Systems Inc CSCO NASDAQ	Technology 22.36%
Arista Networks, In… ANET NYSE	Technology 12.01%
Verizon Communicati… VZ NYSE	Communication Services 11.04%
AT&T Inc. T NYSE	Communication Services 4.63%
Space Exploration T… SPCX NASDAQ	Industrials 3.69%
Motorola Solutions,… MSI NYSE	Technology 3.48%
T-Mobile US Inc TMUS NASDAQ	Communication Services 3.39%
Ciena Corporation CIEN NYSE	Technology 3.38%
Lumentum Holdings I… LITE NASDAQ	Technology 3.31%
Comcast Corp CMCSA NASDAQ	Communication Services 3.28%