BTOT vs IUSB
iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF compared with iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BTOT
iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
IUSB
iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BTOT yields more today: 4.53% vs 4.34% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- IUSB is cheaper to own: 0.06% vs 0.09% expense ratio.
- IUSB has the steadier distribution: consistency 97/100 vs 86/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BTOT | IUSB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $47.56 | $44.70 |
| TTM yield | 3.77% | 4.34% |
| Forward yield | 4.53% | 4.34% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.154 | $1.942 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 86/100 | 97/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | -0.1% |
| 1-year price return | — | -4.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 28.5M | 48.1B |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 12.2 |
| 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
| BTOT | IUSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 210.2 | 223.7 |
| Income per year | $453 | $434 |
| Income per month (avg) | $38 | $36 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BTOT · Model IUSB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTOT Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1795 | Est. |
| BTOT Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1795 | Est. |
| BTOT Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1795 | Est. |
| IUSB Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1618 | Est. |
| IUSB Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1618 | Est. |
| IUSB Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1618 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BTOTIUSB
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, BTOT or IUSB?
IUSB currently has the higher trailing yield: BTOT yields 3.77% and IUSB yields 4.34%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BTOT and IUSB pay?
BTOT pays every month and IUSB pays every month. BTOT's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and IUSB's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is BTOT or IUSB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BTOT and IUSB 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.