DBMF vs SDMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF compared with Simplify DBi CTA Managed Future on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
SDMF
Simplify DBi CTA Managed Future
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- DBMF yields more today: 1.86% vs 1.47% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- SDMF is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 0.85% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DBMF | SDMF |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $32.91 | $27.27 |
| TTM yield | 4.38% | 0.73% |
| Forward yield | 1.86% | 1.47% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.612 | $0.40 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) | Dec 26, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.85% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | +8.1% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +48.1% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 0/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +25.8% | — |
| 1-year price return | +20.5% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 5.2B | 42.7M |
| Years paying | 7.3 | 0.3 |
| Sector / category | Systematic Trend | Systematic Trend |
✓ 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
| DBMF | SDMF | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 303.9 | 366.7 |
| Income per year | $186 | $147 |
| Income per month (avg) | $15 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model DBMF · Model SDMF
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBMF Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.153 | Est. |
| DBMF Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.153 | Est. |
| DBMF Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.153 | Est. |
| SDMF Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 9, 2027 | $0.10 | Est. |
| SDMF Mar 28, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | $0.10 | Est. |
| SDMF Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.10 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
DBMFSDMF
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, DBMF or SDMF?
DBMF currently has the higher trailing yield: DBMF yields 4.38% and SDMF yields 0.73%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DBMF and SDMF pay?
DBMF pays every quarter and SDMF pays every quarter. DBMF's next ex-date is Dec 28, 2026 and SDMF's is Dec 26, 2026.
Is DBMF or SDMF better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DBMF and SDMF 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.