CGMU vs SCNM
Capital Group Municipal Income ETF compared with Sterling Capital National Municipal Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CGMU
Capital Group Municipal Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
SCNM
Sterling Capital National Municipal Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- CGMU yields more today: 3.44% vs 3.25% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- CGMU is cheaper to own: 0.27% vs 0.35% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CGMU | SCNM |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $26.77 | $24.36 |
| TTM yield | 3.44% | 2.43% |
| Forward yield | 3.44% | 3.25% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.92 | $0.7907 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.27% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | +1.4% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 90/100 | 83/100 |
| 1-year total return | +3.4% | — |
| 1-year price return | -0.0% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 6.7B | 240.5M |
| Years paying | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| Sector / category | Muni National Interm | Muni National Interm |
✓ 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
| CGMU | SCNM | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 373.6 | 410.4 |
| Income per year | $344 | $325 |
| Income per month (avg) | $29 | $27 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CGMU · Model SCNM
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGMU Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0767 | Est. |
| CGMU Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.0767 | Est. |
| CGMU Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.0767 | Est. |
| SCNM Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0659 | Est. |
| SCNM Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0659 | Est. |
| SCNM Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0659 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CGMUSCNM
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, CGMU or SCNM?
CGMU currently has the higher trailing yield: CGMU yields 3.44% and SCNM yields 2.43%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CGMU and SCNM pay?
CGMU pays every month and SCNM pays every month. CGMU's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and SCNM's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is CGMU or SCNM better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CGMU and SCNM 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.