SPMB vs VTI
State Street SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF compared with Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SPMB
State Street SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VTI
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- SPMB yields more today: 4.19% vs 1.11% (forward).
- SPMB pays every month; VTI pays every quarter.
- Over the last year VTI delivered the higher total return: +19.9% vs +2.4% (price change plus payouts).
- VTI is cheaper to own: 0.03% vs 0.04% expense ratio.
- VTI has the steadier distribution: consistency 93/100 vs 74/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SPMB | VTI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $21.84 | $377.60 |
| TTM yield | 4.19% | 1.03% |
| Forward yield | 4.19% | 1.11% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.915 | $4.176 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Sep 25, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +5.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +6.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 74/100 | 93/100 |
| 1-year total return | +2.4% | +19.9% |
| 1-year price return | -1.8% | +18.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 7.1B | 2.3T |
| Years paying | 17.5 | 25.2 |
| Sector / category | Government Mortgage-Backed Bond | Large Blend |
✓ 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
| SPMB | VTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 457.9 | 26.5 |
| Income per year | $419 | $111 |
| Income per month (avg) | $35 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SPMB · Model VTI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPMB Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0762 | Est. |
| SPMB Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0762 | Est. |
| SPMB Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0762 | Est. |
| VTI Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $1.044 | Est. |
| VTI Dec 25, 2026 | Jan 8, 2027 | $1.044 | Est. |
| VTI Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $1.044 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
SPMBVTI
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, SPMB or VTI?
SPMB currently has the higher trailing yield: SPMB yields 4.19% and VTI yields 1.03%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do SPMB and VTI pay?
SPMB pays every month and VTI pays every quarter. SPMB's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and VTI's is Sep 25, 2026.
Is SPMB or VTI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SPMB and VTI 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.