NHYB vs USHY
Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF compared with iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
NHYB
Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
USHY
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- NHYB yields more today: 7.26% vs 7.16% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year NHYB delivered the higher total return: +1.8% vs +1.0% (price change plus payouts).
- USHY has the steadier distribution: consistency 96/100 vs 74/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | NHYB | USHY |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $23.84 | $35.60 |
| TTM yield | 6.79% | 7.16% |
| Forward yield | 7.26% | 7.16% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.7313 | $2.549 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 74/100 | 96/100 |
| 1-year total return | +1.8% | +1.0% |
| 1-year price return | -4.7% | -5.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.8B | 26.0B |
| Years paying | 1.0 | 8.9 |
| Sector / category | High Yield Bond | High Yield 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
| NHYB | USHY | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 419.5 | 280.9 |
| Income per year | $726 | $716 |
| Income per month (avg) | $61 | $60 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model NHYB · Model USHY
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHYB Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1443 | Est. |
| NHYB Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1443 | Est. |
| NHYB Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1443 | Est. |
| USHY Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2124 | Est. |
| USHY Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2124 | Est. |
| USHY Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2124 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
NHYBUSHY
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, NHYB or USHY?
USHY currently has the higher trailing yield: NHYB yields 6.79% and USHY yields 7.16%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do NHYB and USHY pay?
NHYB pays every month and USHY pays every month. NHYB's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and USHY's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is NHYB or USHY better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. NHYB and USHY 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.