BBH vs XBI
VanEck Biotech ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BBH
VanEck Biotech ETF
TTM yield · Annual
XBI
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BBH yields more today: 0.40% vs 0.07% (forward).
- BBH has grown its payout faster: 9.5%/yr vs -38.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
- BBH pays once a year; XBI pays every quarter.
- Over the last year XBI delivered the higher total return: +82.3% vs +46.6% (price change plus payouts).
- BBH has the steadier distribution: consistency 47/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BBH | XBI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $241.12 | $163.81 |
| TTM yield | 0.40% | 0.02% |
| Forward yield | 0.40% | 0.07% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.957 | $0.108 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | -23.6% | -10.0% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +9.5% | -38.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 47/100 | 0/100 |
| 1-year total return | +46.6% | +82.3% |
| 1-year price return | +46.0% | +82.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 469.4M | 11.4B |
| Years paying | 24.5 | 19.2 |
| Sector / category | Health | Health |
✓ 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
| BBH | XBI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 41.5 | 61.0 |
| Income per year | $40 | $7 |
| Income per month (avg) | $3 | $1 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $0.957 | Est. |
| XBI Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.027 | Est. |
| XBI Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.027 | Est. |
| XBI Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.027 | 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, BBH or XBI?
BBH currently has the higher trailing yield: BBH yields 0.40% and XBI yields 0.02%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BBH and XBI pay?
BBH pays once a year and XBI pays every quarter. BBH's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and XBI's is Sep 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, BBH or XBI?
BBH has grown its payout faster: 9.5%/yr vs -38.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is BBH or XBI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BBH and XBI 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.