FBND Dividend Yield 2026: Fidelity Total Bond ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND) pays a $2.12 annual dividend ($0.17 monthly), yielding 4.73% at $44.71/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-28. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 4.73%

Annual Dividend: $2.12 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-28

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 13

About Fidelity Total Bond ETF Dividend

The Fidelity Total Bond ETF dividend is built around a straightforward mandate: deliver steady income from a broad portfolio of bonds. FBND currently yields 4.73%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $2.1150 per share paid monthly. The next ex-dividend date is August 28, 2026. With a beta of 0.99, FBND is designed as a buffer against stock market volatility, making it a natural fit for income-focused investors who prioritize cash flow over capital appreciation.

Dividend Safety

Fidelity Total Bond ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through from its bond holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). The ETF's income stream is tied directly to the interest generated by its underlying bond portfolio, which is designed to provide steady income as its core function. Fidelity Total Bond ETF dividend safety is most sensitive to interest rate movements, since shifts in rates affect both bond prices and the income the fund collects from its holdings.

Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Fidelity Total Bond ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 3.3% per year from 2015 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.5670 to $2.1640 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 53.3% in 2020, though the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been linear.

Fidelity Total Bond ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+16.1%	$1.38 (2022)	$2.16 (2025)
5-Year	-1.2%	$2.30 (2020)	$2.16 (2025)
10-Year	+3.3%	$1.57 (2015)	$2.16 (2025)

Is Fidelity Total Bond ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

FBND fits income-focused investors who want monthly cash flow from a bond-focused fund without taking on equity risk. The current yield of 4.73% is classified as high (above 4%), and it sits meaningfully above the 5-year average yield of 3.86%, which means buyers today are locking in above-average income relative to recent history. Growth has averaged 3.3% per year, which is modest but real. The trade-off is that income levels can fluctuate with interest rates, and the fund's design prioritizes income delivery over dividend growth.

Recent Fidelity Total Bond ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-28	$0.1650
2026-07-30	$0.1790
2026-06-29	$0.1690
2026-05-28	$0.1730
2026-04-29	$0.1720
2026-03-30	$0.1780
2026-02-26	$0.1610
2026-01-29	$0.1460
2025-12-30	$0.2670
2025-11-26	$0.1700

Fidelity Total Bond ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.3430
2025	$2.1640
2024	$2.1230
2023	$1.9610
2022	$1.3830

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FBND pay dividends?

Yes, Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND) pays a $0.17 monthly dividend per share, yielding 4.73%.

How often does Fidelity Total Bond ETF pay dividends?

Fidelity Total Bond ETF pays dividends monthly. The last dividend amount was $0.1650 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for August 28, 2026.

What is Fidelity Total Bond ETF's current dividend yield?

The current yield is 4.73%, above the 5-year average yield of 3.86%. That gap reflects the higher interest rate environment that has lifted income from bond portfolios in recent years.

Has Fidelity Total Bond ETF ever cut its dividend?

The available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% within the 2015 to 2025 window. For example, annual payments dropped from $1.5670 in 2015 to $1.2850 in 2017, a meaningful pullback over that stretch.

How fast has Fidelity Total Bond ETF grown its dividend?

FBND has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% per year from 2015 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.5670 to $2.1640 over that period.

Is Fidelity Total Bond ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

FBND carries a high (above 4%) yield of 4.73% and pays monthly, two characteristics that suit income-focused investors. The fund's bond mandate is designed to deliver steady income, though payments can vary with interest rate conditions.

What type of investor is Fidelity Total Bond ETF best suited for?

FBND fits income-focused investors who want monthly distributions and some insulation from stock market swings. Its 4.73% yield and bond-focused structure prioritize cash flow, not capital growth.

How does Fidelity Total Bond ETF compare to its own historical yield?

At 4.73%, the current yield is above the 5-year average of 3.86%, a difference of roughly 0.87 percentage points. Investors buying today are receiving more income per dollar invested than the recent historical norm.

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