NBSM vs VOT
Neuberger Small-Mid Cap ETF compared with Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
NBSM
Neuberger Small-Mid Cap ETF
TTM yield · Annual
VOT
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VOT yields more today: 0.53% vs 0.35% (forward).
- NBSM pays once a year; VOT pays every quarter.
- Over the last year NBSM delivered the higher total return: +11.8% vs +4.4% (price change plus payouts).
- VOT is cheaper to own: 0.05% vs 0.65% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | NBSM | VOT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $28.95 | $300.18 |
| TTM yield | 0.35% | 0.61% |
| Forward yield | 0.35% | 0.53% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.101 | $1.596 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 20, 2026 (est.) | Sep 25, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.05% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +2.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +14.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 86/100 |
| 1-year total return | +11.8% | +4.4% |
| 1-year price return | +11.4% | +3.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 115.2M | 34.1B |
| Years paying | 1.7 | 19.7 |
| Sector / category | Mid-Cap Growth | Mid-Cap Growth |
✓ 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
| NBSM | VOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 345.4 | 33.3 |
| Income per year | $35 | $53 |
| Income per month (avg) | $3 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model NBSM · Model VOT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBSM Dec 20, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.101 | Est. |
| VOT Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.399 | Est. |
| VOT Dec 25, 2026 | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.399 | Est. |
| VOT Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.399 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
NBSMVOT
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, NBSM or VOT?
VOT currently has the higher trailing yield: NBSM yields 0.35% and VOT yields 0.61%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do NBSM and VOT pay?
NBSM pays once a year and VOT pays every quarter. NBSM's next ex-date is Dec 20, 2026 and VOT's is Sep 25, 2026.
Is NBSM or VOT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. NBSM and VOT 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.