BOND vs FOPC
PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund compared with Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BOND
PIMCO Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund
TTM yield · Monthly
FOPC
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BOND yields more today: 5.37% vs 4.36% (forward).
- BOND pays every month; FOPC pays every quarter.
- Over the last year BOND delivered the higher total return: -0.1% vs -1.5% (price change plus payouts).
- BOND is cheaper to own: 0.54% vs 0.87% expense ratio.
- BOND has the steadier distribution: consistency 97/100 vs 50/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BOND | FOPC |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $88.50 | $24.51 |
| TTM yield | 5.37% | 3.28% |
| Forward yield | 5.37% | 4.36% |
| Annual payout per share | $4.75 | $1.068 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.54% | 0.87% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 97/100 | 50/100 |
| 1-year total return | -0.1% | -1.5% |
| 1-year price return | -5.2% | -4.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 8.5B | 31.8M |
| Years paying | 14.6 | 1.8 |
| 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
| BOND | FOPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 113.0 | 408.0 |
| Income per year | $537 | $436 |
| Income per month (avg) | $45 | $36 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BOND · Model FOPC
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| FOPC Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
| FOPC Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
| FOPC Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BONDFOPC
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, BOND or FOPC?
BOND currently has the higher trailing yield: BOND yields 5.37% and FOPC yields 3.28%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BOND and FOPC pay?
BOND pays every month and FOPC pays every quarter. BOND's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and FOPC's is Dec 28, 2026.
Is BOND or FOPC better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BOND and FOPC 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.