JIII vs PYLD
Janus Henderson Income ETF compared with PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
JIII
Janus Henderson Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
PYLD
PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- JIII yields more today: 6.10% vs 5.90% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year PYLD delivered the higher total return: +3.8% vs +3.0% (price change plus payouts).
- JIII is cheaper to own: 0.54% vs 0.64% expense ratio.
- PYLD has the steadier distribution: consistency 92/100 vs 54/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | JIII | PYLD |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $49.10 | $26.03 |
| TTM yield | 7.32% | 6.44% |
| Forward yield | 6.10% | 5.90% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.994 | $1.537 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.54% | 0.64% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 54/100 | 92/100 |
| 1-year total return | +3.0% | +3.8% |
| 1-year price return | -4.0% | -2.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 199.3M | 15.7B |
| Years paying | 1.7 | 3.1 |
| Sector / category | Multisector Bond | Multisector 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
| JIII | PYLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 203.7 | 384.2 |
| Income per year | $610 | $590 |
| Income per month (avg) | $51 | $49 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model JIII · Model PYLD
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIII Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.2495 | Est. |
| JIII Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.2495 | Est. |
| JIII Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.2495 | Est. |
| PYLD Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1281 | Est. |
| PYLD Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1281 | Est. |
| PYLD Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1281 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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, JIII or PYLD?
JIII currently has the higher trailing yield: JIII yields 7.32% and PYLD yields 6.44%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do JIII and PYLD pay?
JIII pays every month and PYLD pays every month. JIII's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and PYLD's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is JIII or PYLD better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. JIII and PYLD 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.