IUSB Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 3, 2026 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 2, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.1629 | $16.29 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IUSB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.955 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IUSB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 614 | $27,750 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,070 | $138,752 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,139 | $277,504 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.32%. $10,000 in IUSB would currently pay about $432 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IUSB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | $0.168 | -0.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.169 | +3.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.164 | +8.6% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.151 | -7.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.163 | -1.2% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.165 | +5.1% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.157 | -4.8% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.165 | +5.1% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.157 | -4.3% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.164 | -1.8% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $0.167 | +1.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.164 | -1.2% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.166 | +3.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.161 | -2.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.165 | +2.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $0.161 | -0.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.162 | +4.5% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.155 | +0.6% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $0.154 | -4.3% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.161 | +1.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $0.159 | +0.6% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $0.158 | +1.9% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $0.155 | -1.3% |
Payout risk check
IUSB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -2.5% 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 iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and to-be-announced transactions (“TBAs”) that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of the component securities of the underlying index. The index measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated taxable bonds that are rated either investment-grade or high yield.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond. First distribution on our records: Aug 1, 2014. 146 payments tracked.
IUSB distribution FAQ
When is IUSB's next ex-distribution date?
IUSB's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1629 per share, expected on Oct 4, 2026.
How often does IUSB pay distributions?
IUSB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.168 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is IUSB's distribution yield?
IUSB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.32%, based on $1.955 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.955 per share, is 4.32%.
How much does IUSB pay per share?
IUSB pays about $0.1629 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.955 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $195.50 a year.
Has IUSB grown or cut its distribution?
IUSB has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.3% a year (+1.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of IUSB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.32%, you would need about 614 shares of IUSB (roughly $27,750 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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