MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF (MFSB) Dividend History
MFSB latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around October 30 (not yet announced).
- 4.74%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.15paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2024paying since
MFSB dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $115
- Each payment
- $10
- Value of the shares
- $2,420
- Yield
- 4.74%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.15 per share, before tax.
MFSB distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 22 payments).
MFSB distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.8650 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $1.06 | +1,064.8% | 4.20% | 12 |
| 2024partial | $0.0910 | — | 0.37% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
MFSB yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $25.49 | 4.50% | $1.15 | 4.5% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
MFSB yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFSB | MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF | 4.87% | 34.50% |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.30% | 0.03% |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.17% | 0.03% |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 0.02% |
| IUSB | iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF | 4.44% | 0.05% |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.67% | 0.05% |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.18% | 0.14% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 0.15% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
MFSB distribution history
22 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-01 | $0.1010 | +1.0% |
| 2026-08-31 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-09-01 | $0.1000 | +4.2% |
| 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-08-03 | $0.0960 | 0.0% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-01 | $0.0960 | −4.0% |
| 2026-05-29 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-06-01 | $0.1000 | +7.5% |
| 2026-04-30 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-01 | $0.0930 | +3.3% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-01 | $0.0900 | −3.2% |
| 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-03-02 | $0.0930 | −3.1% |
| 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-02 | $0.0960 | 0.0% |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-31 | $0.0960 | +11.6% |
| 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-12-01 | $0.0860 | −13.1% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-03 | $0.0990 | +5.3% |
Show all 22 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-01 | $0.0940 | −6.0% |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-02 | $0.1000 | +809.1% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-01 | $0.0110 | −87.5% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-01 | $0.0880 | −12.9% |
| 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-02 | $0.1010 | −1.9% |
| 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-05-01 | $0.1030 | +7.3% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-01 | $0.0960 | +2.1% |
| 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-03 | $0.0940 | +2.2% |
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-03 | $0.0920 | +1.1% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0910 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
MFSB dividend overview
MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.15 per share, a yield of 4.74% at the latest close of $24.20. In 2025 it paid $1.06 per share, up 1,064.8% from 2024.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 6.30%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the MFSB bond profile.
Related: MFSB chart, MFSB performance, MFSB bond profile, MFSB overview.
MFSB dividends FAQ
Does MFSB pay a dividend?
Yes. MFSB pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.1010 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 30, 2026, payable October 1, 2026.
What is the MFSB dividend yield?
MFSB paid $1.15 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.74% at the latest close of $24.20.
When is the next MFSB dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around October 30, 2026.
How often does MFSB pay dividends?
MFSB pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did MFSB pay in dividends in 2025?
MFSB paid $1.06 per share in 12 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of MFSB pay?
100 shares of MFSB would have paid about $115 over the past 12 months, before tax.