MPRO vs PBL
Monarch ProCap ETF compared with PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
MPRO
Monarch ProCap ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
PBL
PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- PBL yields more today: 2.04% vs 1.78% (forward).
- MPRO has grown its payout faster: 32.6%/yr vs -64.7%/yr over the last 1 year.
- MPRO pays every quarter; PBL pays once a year.
- Over the last year PBL delivered the higher total return: +13.6% vs +8.7% (price change plus payouts).
- PBL is cheaper to own: 0.45% vs 1.03% expense ratio.
- MPRO has the steadier distribution: consistency 63/100 vs 28/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | MPRO | PBL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $32.27 | $33.51 |
| TTM yield | 1.96% | 2.04% |
| Forward yield | 1.78% | 2.04% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.576 | $0.684 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | Dec 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.03% | 0.45% |
| 1-year payout growth | +32.6% | -64.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 3 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 63/100 | 28/100 |
| 1-year total return | +8.7% | +13.6% |
| 1-year price return | +6.6% | +11.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 254.8M | 79.7M |
| Years paying | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Sector / category | Moderate Allocation | Moderate Allocation |
✓ 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
| MPRO | PBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 309.9 | 298.4 |
| Income per year | $178 | $204 |
| Income per month (avg) | $15 | $17 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model MPRO · Model PBL
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPRO Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.144 | Est. |
| MPRO Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.144 | Est. |
| MPRO Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.144 | Est. |
| PBL Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.684 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
MPROPBL
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, MPRO or PBL?
PBL currently has the higher trailing yield: MPRO yields 1.96% and PBL yields 2.04%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do MPRO and PBL pay?
MPRO pays every quarter and PBL pays once a year. MPRO's next ex-date is Sep 24, 2026 and PBL's is Dec 31, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, MPRO or PBL?
MPRO has grown its payout faster: 32.6%/yr vs -64.7%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is MPRO or PBL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. MPRO and PBL 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.