JFLX vs UCON
JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF compared with First Trust Smith Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
JFLX
JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
UCON
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- UCON yields more today: 4.75% vs 4.71% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- JFLX is cheaper to own: 0.45% vs 0.86% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | JFLX | UCON |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $49.72 | $24.54 |
| TTM yield | 4.31% | 4.75% |
| Forward yield | 4.71% | 4.75% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.34 | $1.165 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Sep 20, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% | 0.86% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 87/100 | 92/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +2.9% |
| 1-year price return | — | -1.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.6B | 3.3B |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 8.1 |
| 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
| JFLX | UCON | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 201.1 | 407.5 |
| Income per year | $471 | $475 |
| Income per month (avg) | $39 | $40 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model JFLX · Model UCON
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFLX Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.195 | Est. |
| JFLX Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.195 | Est. |
| JFLX Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.195 | Est. |
| UCON Sep 20, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.0971 | Est. |
| UCON Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.0971 | Est. |
| UCON Nov 19, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.0971 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
JFLXUCON
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, JFLX or UCON?
UCON currently has the higher trailing yield: JFLX yields 4.31% and UCON yields 4.75%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do JFLX and UCON pay?
JFLX pays every month and UCON pays every month. JFLX's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and UCON's is Sep 20, 2026.
Is JFLX or UCON better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. JFLX and UCON 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.