FOPC vs JCPB
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF compared with JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FOPC
Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
JCPB
JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- JCPB yields more today: 5.00% vs 4.36% (forward).
- FOPC pays every quarter; JCPB pays every month.
- Over the last year JCPB delivered the higher total return: +0.1% vs -1.5% (price change plus payouts).
- JCPB is cheaper to own: 0.37% vs 0.87% expense ratio.
- JCPB has the steadier distribution: consistency 98/100 vs 50/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FOPC | JCPB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $24.51 | $45.33 |
| TTM yield | 3.28% | 5.00% |
| Forward yield | 4.36% | 5.00% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.068 | $2.266 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.87% | 0.37% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 50/100 | 98/100 |
| 1-year total return | -1.5% | +0.1% |
| 1-year price return | -4.6% | -4.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 31.8M | 15.2B |
| Years paying | 1.8 | 7.6 |
| 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 | JCPB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 408.0 | 220.6 |
| Income per year | $436 | $500 |
| Income per month (avg) | $36 | $42 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FOPC · Model JCPB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOPC Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
| FOPC Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
| FOPC Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.267 | Est. |
| JCPB Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1888 | Est. |
| JCPB Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1888 | Est. |
| JCPB Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1888 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FOPCJCPB
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 JCPB?
JCPB currently has the higher trailing yield: FOPC yields 3.28% and JCPB yields 5.00%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FOPC and JCPB pay?
FOPC pays every quarter and JCPB pays every month. FOPC's next ex-date is Dec 28, 2026 and JCPB's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is FOPC or JCPB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FOPC and JCPB 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.