DFGX vs NXUS
Dimensional International Core Fixed Income ETF compared with Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DFGX
Dimensional International Core Fixed Income ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
NXUS
Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- NXUS yields more today: 3.24% vs 1.54% (forward).
- DFGX pays every quarter; NXUS pays every month.
- Over the last year NXUS delivered the higher total return: -0.2% vs -1.4% (price change plus payouts).
- NXUS is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.20% expense ratio.
- NXUS has the steadier distribution: consistency 69/100 vs 3/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DFGX | NXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $51.56 | $24.33 |
| TTM yield | 3.19% | 2.85% |
| Forward yield | 1.54% | 3.24% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.796 | $0.7872 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Jan 5, 2027 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.20% | 0.08% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 3/100 | 69/100 |
| 1-year total return | -1.4% | -0.2% |
| 1-year price return | -4.4% | -3.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.8B | 4.0B |
| Years paying | 2.9 | 1.0 |
| Sector / category | Global Bond-USD Hedged | Global Bond-USD Hedged |
✓ 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
| DFGX | NXUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 193.9 | 411.0 |
| Income per year | $154 | $324 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $27 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model DFGX · Model NXUS
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFGX Jan 5, 2027 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.199 | Est. |
| DFGX Mar 23, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.199 | Est. |
| DFGX Jun 8, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.199 | Est. |
| NXUS Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0656 | Est. |
| NXUS Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0656 | Est. |
| NXUS Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0656 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
DFGXNXUS
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, DFGX or NXUS?
DFGX currently has the higher trailing yield: DFGX yields 3.19% and NXUS yields 2.85%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DFGX and NXUS pay?
DFGX pays every quarter and NXUS pays every month. DFGX's next ex-date is Jan 5, 2027 and NXUS's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is DFGX or NXUS better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DFGX and NXUS 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.