FBND Distribution History & Yield
Fidelity Total Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (in 34 days) | Dec 12, 2026 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 64 days) | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 94 days) | Feb 10, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 (in 124 days) | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 (in 154 days) | Apr 11, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 (in 214 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 (in 244 days) | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 274 days) | Aug 9, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2027 (in 304 days) | Sep 8, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 (in 334 days) | Oct 8, 2027 | $0.1761 | $17.61 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FBND's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.2891 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FBND do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 568 | $25,017 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,840 | $125,083 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,680 | $250,166 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.80%. $10,000 in FBND would currently pay about $480 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FBND distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | — | $0.166 | +0.6% |
| Aug 28, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -7.8% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $0.179 | +5.9% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.169 | -2.3% |
| May 28, 2026 | — | $0.173 | +0.6% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | $0.172 | -3.4% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | $0.178 | +10.6% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | — | $0.161 | +10.3% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | — | $0.146 | -45.3% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.267 | +57.1% |
| Nov 26, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +1.8% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | — | $0.167 | -0.6% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.168 | -8.7% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | — | $0.184 | +5.1% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | — | $0.175 | -0.6% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.176 | +0.6% |
| May 29, 2025 | — | $0.175 | -7.4% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | $0.189 | +3.3% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.183 | +12.3% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | $0.163 | +10.9% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | — | $0.147 | -38.2% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.238 | +54.5% |
| Nov 27, 2024 | — | $0.154 | +8.5% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | — | $0.142 | -16.0% |
Payout risk check
FBND's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 84/100).
Its share price moved -4.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Fidelity Total Bond ETF
Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of assets in debt securities of all types and repurchase agreements for those securities. The manager uses the Bloomberg U.S. Universal Bond Index as a guide in allocating assets across the investment-grade, high yield, and emerging market asset classes. The fund invests up to 20% of assets in lower-quality debt securities. It is managed to have similar overall interest rate risk to the index.
Fund family: Fidelity Investments. Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond. First distribution on our records: Oct 28, 2014. 142 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FBND distribution FAQ
When is FBND's next ex-distribution date?
FBND's next ex-distribution date is Oct 29, 2026 (in 4 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1761 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does FBND pay distributions?
FBND pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.166 per share with an ex-date of Sep 29, 2026.
What is FBND's distribution yield?
FBND's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.80%, based on $2.113 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.05. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.113 per share, is 4.80%.
How much does FBND pay per share?
FBND pays about $0.1761 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.113 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $211.30 a year.
Has FBND grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FBND's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of FBND do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.80%, you would need about 568 shares of FBND (roughly $25,017 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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