FTPA vs VOO
Franklin Pennsylvania Municipal Income ETF compared with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FTPA
Franklin Pennsylvania Municipal Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FTPA yields more today: 3.83% vs 1.04% (forward).
- FTPA pays every month; VOO pays every quarter.
- VOO has the steadier distribution: consistency 94/100 vs 84/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FTPA | VOO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $8.18 | $698.58 |
| TTM yield | 3.51% | 1.06% |
| Forward yield | 3.83% | 1.04% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.3131 | $7.292 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Dec 29, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | — | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +5.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 84/100 | 94/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +15.3% |
| 1-year price return | — | +14.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | — | 1.7T |
| Years paying | 0.9 | 16.1 |
| Sector / category | — | Large Blend |
✓ 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
| FTPA | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 1,222.5 | 14.3 |
| Income per year | $383 | $104 |
| Income per month (avg) | $32 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FTPA · Model VOO
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTPA Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0261 | Est. |
| FTPA Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0261 | Est. |
| FTPA Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0261 | Est. |
| VOO Dec 29, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | $1.823 | Est. |
| VOO Mar 31, 2027 | Apr 14, 2027 | $1.823 | Est. |
| VOO Jul 1, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | $1.823 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FTPAVOO
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, FTPA or VOO?
FTPA currently has the higher trailing yield: FTPA yields 3.51% and VOO yields 1.06%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FTPA and VOO pay?
FTPA pays every month and VOO pays every quarter. FTPA's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and VOO's is Dec 29, 2026.
Is FTPA or VOO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FTPA and VOO 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.