iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF (BYLD) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.19
- Forward yield
- 5.52%
- Growth streak
- 3 years
iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF pays monthly distributions to its shareholders. The fund's latest distribution of $0.094498 per share carries an ex-distribution date of October 2, 2026, and a payment date of October 7, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, distributions totaled $1.1922 per share, representing a yield of 5.55% at a share price of $21.485.
Distributions vary payment to payment. In 2026, monthly payouts ranged between $0.090731 and $0.103635 per share, while 2025 payouts ranged between $0.097967 and $0.106722 per share. For complete calendar years, annual distribution totals were $0.8808 in 2020, $0.5574 in 2021, $0.7361 in 2022, $0.9972 in 2023, and $1.2115 in 2025. Annual totals declined 36.7% in 2021, then rose 32.1% in 2022 and 35.5% in 2023. Across the entire recorded history, individual monthly distributions reached a low of $0.03594 in December 2021 and a high of $0.128183 in December 2020. The fund maintains a distribution growth streak of 3 years.
If the fund follows its established monthly schedule, the next ex-distribution date will fall in early November 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.09 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $0.09 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.10 |
| May 1, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | $0.10 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | May 7, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | $0.10 |
Frequently asked questions
Does iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF (BYLD) pay a distribution?
Yes. iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.09 per share.
What is BYLD's distribution yield?
iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF paid $1.19 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 5.52% at the last price of $21.61. Click here to learn more
When is BYLD's most recent ex-distribution date?
iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Oct 2, 2026, payable on Oct 7, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has BYLD been raising its distribution?
Yes — iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF has increased its distribution for 3 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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