APLU vs BOND
Allspring Core Plus ETF compared with PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
APLU
Allspring Core Plus ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
BOND
PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BOND yields more today: 5.37% vs 5.00% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year BOND delivered the higher total return: -0.1% vs -1.1% (price change plus payouts).
- APLU is cheaper to own: 0.31% vs 0.54% expense ratio.
- BOND has the steadier distribution: consistency 97/100 vs 78/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | APLU | BOND |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $23.58 | $88.50 |
| TTM yield | 5.56% | 5.37% |
| Forward yield | 5.00% | 5.37% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.18 | $4.75 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 22, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.31% | 0.54% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 78/100 | 97/100 |
| 1-year total return | -1.1% | -0.1% |
| 1-year price return | -6.3% | -5.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 391.8M | 8.5B |
| Years paying | 1.8 | 14.6 |
| Sector / category | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond |
✓ 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
| APLU | BOND | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 424.1 | 113.0 |
| Income per year | $500 | $537 |
| Income per month (avg) | $42 | $45 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model APLU · Model BOND
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| APLU Nov 22, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | $0.0983 | Est. |
| APLU Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.0983 | Est. |
| APLU Jan 21, 2027 | Feb 4, 2027 | $0.0983 | Est. |
| BOND Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.3958 | Est. |
| BOND Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.3958 | Est. |
| BOND Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.3958 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
APLUBOND
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, APLU or BOND?
APLU currently has the higher trailing yield: APLU yields 5.56% and BOND yields 5.37%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do APLU and BOND pay?
APLU pays every month and BOND pays every month. APLU's next ex-date is Nov 22, 2026 and BOND's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is APLU or BOND better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. APLU and BOND 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.