IBD vs USIG
Inspire Corporate Bond ETF compared with iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IBD
Inspire Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
USIG
iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- USIG yields more today: 4.87% vs 4.32% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year IBD delivered the higher total return: +1.7% vs +1.4% (price change plus payouts).
- USIG is cheaper to own: 0.04% vs 0.41% expense ratio.
- USIG has the steadier distribution: consistency 98/100 vs 83/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IBD | USIG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $23.50 | $49.96 |
| TTM yield | 4.32% | 4.87% |
| Forward yield | 4.32% | 4.87% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.015 | $2.434 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.41% | 0.04% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 83/100 | 98/100 |
| 1-year total return | +1.7% | +1.4% |
| 1-year price return | -2.5% | -3.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 495.9M | 17.8B |
| Years paying | 9.1 | 19.6 |
| Sector / category | Corporate Bond | Corporate 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
| IBD | USIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 425.4 | 200.2 |
| Income per year | $432 | $487 |
| Income per month (avg) | $36 | $41 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IBD · Model USIG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBD Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.0846 | Est. |
| IBD Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | $0.0846 | Est. |
| IBD Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | $0.0846 | Est. |
| USIG Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.2028 | Est. |
| USIG Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.2028 | Est. |
| USIG Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.2028 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IBDUSIG
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, IBD or USIG?
USIG currently has the higher trailing yield: IBD yields 4.32% and USIG yields 4.87%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IBD and USIG pay?
IBD pays every month and USIG pays every month. IBD's next ex-date is Sep 24, 2026 and USIG's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is IBD or USIG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IBD and USIG 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.