CLOI vs CMBS
VanEck CLO ETF compared with iShares CMBS ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
Quick take
- CLOI yields more today: 5.16% vs 3.64% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year CLOI delivered the higher total return: +4.8% vs +2.0% (price change plus payouts).
- CMBS is cheaper to own: 0.25% vs 0.36% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CLOI | CMBS |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $52.84 | $48.18 |
| TTM yield | 5.16% | 3.64% |
| Forward yield | 5.16% | 3.64% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.725 | $1.755 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.36% | 0.25% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 92/100 | 97/100 |
| 1-year total return | +4.8% | +2.0% |
| 1-year price return | -0.4% | -1.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.5B | 470.0M |
| Years paying | 3.8 | 14.4 |
| Sector / category | Securitized Bond - Focused | Securitized Bond - Focused |
✓ 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
| CLOI | CMBS | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 189.3 | 207.6 |
| Income per year | $516 | $364 |
| Income per month (avg) | $43 | $30 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CLOI · Model CMBS
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOI Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.2271 | Est. |
| CLOI Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2271 | Est. |
| CLOI Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2271 | Est. |
| CMBS Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1462 | Est. |
| CMBS Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1462 | Est. |
| CMBS Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1462 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CLOICMBS
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, CLOI or CMBS?
CLOI currently has the higher trailing yield: CLOI yields 5.16% and CMBS yields 3.64%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CLOI and CMBS pay?
CLOI pays every month and CMBS pays every month. CLOI's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and CMBS's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is CLOI or CMBS better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CLOI and CMBS 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.