FCBD vs IUSB
Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF compared with iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FCBD
Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IUSB
iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- IUSB yields more today: 4.34% vs 3.91% (forward).
- FCBD pays every quarter; IUSB pays every month.
- Over the last year FCBD delivered the higher total return: +0.1% vs -0.1% (price change plus payouts).
- IUSB is cheaper to own: 0.06% vs 0.84% expense ratio.
- IUSB has the steadier distribution: consistency 97/100 vs 54/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FCBD | IUSB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $24.83 | $44.70 |
| TTM yield | 3.17% | 4.34% |
| Forward yield | 3.91% | 4.34% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.972 | $1.942 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.84% | 0.06% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 54/100 | 97/100 |
| 1-year total return | +0.1% | -0.1% |
| 1-year price return | -3.0% | -4.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 39.6M | 48.1B |
| Years paying | 1.8 | 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
| FCBD | IUSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 402.7 | 223.7 |
| Income per year | $391 | $434 |
| Income per month (avg) | $33 | $36 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FCBD · Model IUSB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCBD Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.243 | Est. |
| FCBD Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.243 | Est. |
| FCBD Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.243 | 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
FCBDIUSB
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, FCBD or IUSB?
IUSB currently has the higher trailing yield: FCBD yields 3.17% and IUSB yields 4.34%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FCBD and IUSB pay?
FCBD pays every quarter and IUSB pays every month. FCBD's next ex-date is Dec 28, 2026 and IUSB's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is FCBD or IUSB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FCBD 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.