FIAX vs HYTR
Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF compared with Counterpoint High Yield Trend ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FIAX
Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
HYTR
Counterpoint High Yield Trend ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- FIAX yields more today: 8.27% vs 5.55% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year HYTR delivered the higher total return: +2.9% vs +2.7% (price change plus payouts).
- HYTR is cheaper to own: 0.88% vs 0.97% expense ratio.
- FIAX has the steadier distribution: consistency 98/100 vs 66/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FIAX | HYTR |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $17.27 | $21.23 |
| TTM yield | 8.27% | 5.79% |
| Forward yield | 8.27% | 5.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.428 | $1.1777 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | Sep 11, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.97% | 0.88% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 98/100 | 66/100 |
| 1-year total return | +2.7% | +2.9% |
| 1-year price return | -5.1% | -2.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 125.2M | 294.0M |
| Years paying | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Sector / category | Nontraditional Bond | Nontraditional 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
| FIAX | HYTR | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 579.0 | 471.0 |
| Income per year | $827 | $555 |
| Income per month (avg) | $69 | $46 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FIAX · Model HYTR
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIAX Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.119 | Est. |
| FIAX Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.119 | Est. |
| FIAX Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.119 | Est. |
| HYTR Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.0981 | Est. |
| HYTR Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | $0.0981 | Est. |
| HYTR Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.0981 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FIAXHYTR
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, FIAX or HYTR?
FIAX currently has the higher trailing yield: FIAX yields 8.27% and HYTR yields 5.79%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FIAX and HYTR pay?
FIAX pays every month and HYTR pays every month. FIAX's next ex-date is Sep 17, 2026 and HYTR's is Sep 11, 2026.
Is FIAX or HYTR better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FIAX and HYTR 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.