FOPC vs IUSB
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF compared with iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FOPC
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
IUSB
iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- IUSB yields more today: 4.32% vs 4.24% (forward).
- FOPC pays every quarter; IUSB pays every month.
- Over the last year FOPC delivered the higher total return: +1.8% vs +1.7% (price change plus payouts).
- IUSB is cheaper to own: 0.06% vs 0.87% expense ratio.
- IUSB has the steadier distribution: consistency 97/100 vs 50/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FOPC | IUSB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $25.18 | $45.21 |
| TTM yield | 4.23% | 4.32% |
| Forward yield | 4.24% | 4.32% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.068 | $1.955 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 28, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.87% | 0.06% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 50/100 | 97/100 |
| 1-year total return | +1.8% | +1.7% |
| 1-year price return | -2.4% | -2.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 33.0M | 43.8B |
| Years paying | 1.7 | 12.1 |
| 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
| FOPC | IUSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 397.1 | 221.2 |
| Income per year | $424 | $432 |
| Income per month (avg) | $35 | $36 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FOPC · Model IUSB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOPC Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | $0.267 | Est. |
| FOPC Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
| FOPC Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
| IUSB Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.1629 | Est. |
| IUSB Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1629 | Est. |
| IUSB Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1629 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FOPCIUSB
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, FOPC or IUSB?
IUSB currently has the higher trailing yield: FOPC yields 4.23% and IUSB yields 4.32%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FOPC and IUSB pay?
FOPC pays every quarter and IUSB pays every month. FOPC's next ex-date is Sep 28, 2026 and IUSB's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is FOPC or IUSB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FOPC 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.