BGRN vs NXUS
iShares USD Green Bond ETF compared with Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BGRN
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
NXUS
Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BGRN yields more today: 4.47% vs 3.24% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year NXUS delivered the higher total return: -0.2% vs -0.4% (price change plus payouts).
- NXUS is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.20% expense ratio.
- BGRN has the steadier distribution: consistency 98/100 vs 69/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BGRN | NXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $45.89 | $24.33 |
| TTM yield | 4.47% | 2.85% |
| Forward yield | 4.47% | 3.24% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.049 | $0.7872 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.20% | 0.08% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 98/100 | 69/100 |
| 1-year total return | -0.4% | -0.2% |
| 1-year price return | -4.7% | -3.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 497.8M | 4.0B |
| Years paying | 7.8 | 1.0 |
| Sector / category | Global Bond-USD Hedged | Global Bond-USD Hedged |
✓ 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
| BGRN | NXUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 217.9 | 411.0 |
| Income per year | $447 | $324 |
| Income per month (avg) | $37 | $27 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BGRN · Model NXUS
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGRN Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1707 | Est. |
| BGRN Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1708 | Est. |
| BGRN Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1708 | Est. |
| NXUS Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0656 | Est. |
| NXUS Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0656 | Est. |
| NXUS Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0656 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BGRNNXUS
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, BGRN or NXUS?
BGRN currently has the higher trailing yield: BGRN yields 4.47% and NXUS yields 2.85%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BGRN and NXUS pay?
BGRN pays every month and NXUS pays every month. BGRN's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and NXUS's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is BGRN or NXUS better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BGRN and NXUS 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.