KBWB vs QABA
Invesco KBW Bank ETF compared with First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
KBWB
Invesco KBW Bank ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
QABA
First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- QABA yields more today: 2.04% vs 1.94% (forward).
- QABA has grown its payout faster: 9.5%/yr vs 8.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year KBWB delivered the higher total return: +28.1% vs +19.6% (price change plus payouts).
- KBWB is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 0.60% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | KBWB | QABA |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $97.65 | $68.62 |
| TTM yield | 1.90% | 2.23% |
| Forward yield | 1.94% | 2.04% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.892 | $1.40 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.60% |
| 1-year payout growth | +15.8% | +28.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +8.3% | +9.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 92/100 | 82/100 |
| 1-year total return | +28.1% | +19.6% |
| 1-year price return | +25.7% | +17.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 6.8B | 100.5M |
| Years paying | 14.7 | 16.7 |
| Sector / category | Financial | Financial |
✓ 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
| KBWB | QABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 102.4 | 145.7 |
| Income per year | $194 | $204 |
| Income per month (avg) | $16 | $17 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model KBWB · Model QABA
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBWB Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.473 | Est. |
| KBWB Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.473 | Est. |
| KBWB Mar 22, 2027 | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.473 | Est. |
| QABA Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.35 | Est. |
| QABA Dec 24, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.35 | Est. |
| QABA Mar 25, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.35 | 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, KBWB or QABA?
QABA currently has the higher trailing yield: KBWB yields 1.90% and QABA yields 2.23%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do KBWB and QABA pay?
KBWB pays every quarter and QABA pays every quarter. KBWB's next ex-date is Sep 21, 2026 and QABA's is Sep 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, KBWB or QABA?
QABA has grown its payout faster: 9.5%/yr vs 8.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is KBWB or QABA better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. KBWB and QABA 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.