# iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IMCG): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: IShares · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2004-06-28

The iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF endeavors to match the investment outcomes of a specific index. This index consists of U.S. equities from mid-capitalization firms that demonstrate significant growth potential.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $93.39 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Assets Under Management | $4.05B |
| NAV | $93.98 |
| Holdings Count | 259 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.67% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.62 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $75.67 – $100.79 |
| Beta | 1.14 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1863 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-15
- Pay date: 2026-09-18

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does IMCG invest in?

The iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF endeavors to match the investment outcomes of a specific index. This index consists of U.S. equities from mid-capitalization firms that demonstrate significant growth potential.

### What is the expense ratio of IMCG?

iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IMCG) charges an expense ratio of 0.06%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is IMCG?

iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IMCG) manages $4.05B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is IMCG actively managed or an index fund?

IMCG's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was IMCG launched?

iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IMCG) launched in June 2004 and is managed by IShares.

### How has IMCG performed?

IMCG's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does IMCG pay a dividend?

iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IMCG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.67%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does IMCG pay dividends?

iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is IMCG's dividend yield?

IMCG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.67%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is IMCG's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for IMCG was 2026-09-15. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will IMCG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.06% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does IMCG charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from IMCG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does IMCG cost more than a fund like VOO?

IMCG's strategy (current expense ratio 0.06%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where IMCG sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to IMCG?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as IMCG (0.06%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/imcg
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/imcg/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/imcg/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/imcg/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/imcg/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.