BDCZ vs IYF
UBS ETRACS Wells Fargo Business Development Company Index ETN compared with iShares U.S. Financials ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BDCZ
UBS ETRACS Wells Fargo Business Development Company Index ETN
TTM yield · Quarterly
IYF
iShares U.S. Financials ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BDCZ yields more today: 11.61% vs 1.31% (forward).
- IYF has grown its payout faster: 12.5%/yr vs 2.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- IYF has the longer streak of annual increases: 5 years vs 0.
- Over the last year IYF delivered the higher total return: +2.5% vs -9.5% (price change plus payouts).
- IYF is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.85% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BDCZ | IYF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $13.78 | $127.84 |
| TTM yield | 12.37% | 1.52% |
| Forward yield | 11.61% | 1.31% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.60 | $1.672 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Jan 12, 2027 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.85% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | -5.0% | +22.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +2.6% | +12.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 5 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 84/100 | 80/100 |
| 1-year total return | -9.5% | +2.5% |
| 1-year price return | -19.5% | +0.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 11.2M | 3.8B |
| Years paying | 10.8 | 26.3 |
| Sector / category | Financial | Financial |
✓ 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
| BDCZ | IYF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 725.6 | 78.2 |
| Income per year | $1,161 | $131 |
| Income per month (avg) | $97 | $11 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BDCZ · Model IYF
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDCZ Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.40 | Est. |
| BDCZ Apr 13, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.40 | Est. |
| BDCZ Jul 13, 2027 | Jul 27, 2027 | $0.40 | Est. |
| IYF Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.418 | Est. |
| IYF Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.418 | Est. |
| IYF Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.418 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BDCZIYF
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, BDCZ or IYF?
BDCZ currently has the higher trailing yield: BDCZ yields 12.37% and IYF yields 1.52%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BDCZ and IYF pay?
BDCZ pays every quarter and IYF pays every quarter. BDCZ's next ex-date is Jan 12, 2027 and IYF's is Dec 15, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, BDCZ or IYF?
IYF has grown its payout faster: 12.5%/yr vs 2.6%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is BDCZ or IYF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BDCZ and IYF 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.